Guwahati: At least eight people were injured, including one who sustained a bullet injury, after unidentified gunmen opened fire during a land dispute at No. 1 Borghuli village in Assam’s Nagaon district around 12.30 am on Tuesday.
The incident took place within the jurisdiction of Uluani police station’s Sullung Police Patrol Post in Kaliabor. The injured have been identified as Abdul Hakim, Rafiqul Islam, Rustam Ali, Yusuf Ali, Atar Ali, Ufaidul Islam, Asadul Islam and Mofizul Islam.
According to complainants, the shooting took place when Ufaidul Islam’s family attempted to take possession of a disputed plot of land. A group of 20 to 25 men allegedly arrived at the site with the opposing party, Shafiqul Islam, and opened fire.
Rustam Ali, one of the injured, alleged that his cousin had arranged the attack using hired men wearing black masks. He said one bullet narrowly missed his eye, while another struck his grandfather in the leg.
Police recovered two spent cartridges from the scene and are investigating the suspected involvement of hired attackers from a neighbouring village.
Police said the allegations concerning family involvement and Shafiqul Islam’s direct role have not been verified. No arrests have been reported so far.