During a disturbing event, miscreants carried out a vicious assault on police officers on duty from the Basistha police station, which occurred late at night on Sunday, causing the city of Guwahati to be filled with shock and disbelief.
The event took place on Basistha Road, where the proprietor of THE ECHO Pub & Grill stands accused of provoking a violent assault on Pradeep Basumatary, a law enforcement official. The police officer allegedly suffered physical assault and was covered in engine oil, followed by an attempted arson.
It appears that the attack was motivated by the recent actions of the Basistha police against the pub. Reports indicate that the establishment was operating beyond permissible hours, essentially functioning as an illegal liquor outlet. Consequently, two individuals were apprehended by the Basistha police in response to this violation.
Prior to the assault, there was a rise in tensions surrounding the pub, marked by instances of violence, including an individual setting a two-wheeler ablaze. Residents have expressed their concerns, underscoring the ongoing problem of the bar exceeding its authorized operating hours.
Questions have been raised regarding the effectiveness of the State Excise Department as uncertainties persist about the individuals accountable for facilitating the ongoing undetected operations.
Subsequent to this alarming event, there is a growing anticipation regarding the actions that will be taken by the appropriate authorities, particularly the Excise Department, to rectify the severe violations and ensure accountability in the aftermath of this dreadful assault on state law enforcement personnel.
