Guwahati: A mentally challenged person was reportedly lynched by a mob in Dhemaji of Assam on Thursday.
The incident was reported from the Paschim Subashi Gaon under Lakhipathar Panchayat in the Dhemaji district.
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The victim, identified as Khagen Gogoi, got into a verbal argument with a group of people over a minor issue.
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The argument soon turned violent and the mob attacked Gogoi, killing him.
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Following the incident, some locals accused that the ambulance arrived late on the scene and instead of going to a hospital, took the person to the police station.
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A local alleged that the person could have been saved had he received proper medical attention.
Gogoi’s family members arrived at the police station after his death and were involved in a scuffle with the ambulance service workers.]
They further demanded a proper investigation into the matter.