Violent Clash Over Land Dispute in Borghuli, Kaliabor, One Person Shot; Six Others Injured in Firing

Dalim Phukan, Morigaon, November 10

A violent incident over a long-standing land dispute took place last night at No. 1 Borghuli under the jurisdiction of Chulung Police Outpost, within the Ulubari Police Station area of Kaliabor Sub-Division in Nagaon district. The incident has created tension in the entire area.

According to reports, a clash broke out between two groups over a disputed plot of land. The families of Ufaidul Islam and Safiqul Islam had reportedly been involved in a long-standing dispute over the ownership of the land.

Ufaidul Islam alleged that a case concerning the disputed land had been pending before the Nagaon court for the past 30 years. Recently, after his family obtained a decree from the court, they had been asking the family of Safiqul Islam to hand over possession of the land. However, the latter reportedly refused to vacate it.

In an attempt to take possession of the land, Ufaidul Islam’s family began constructing a house on the plot last night by putting up a tin-roofed structure. On learning about the construction, members of Safiqul Islam’s family allegedly arrived at the site in a large group armed with firearms. They reportedly attacked Ufaidul Islam’s family and opened fire.

One person sustained bullet injuries, while six others were injured in the attack. The person who sustained bullet injuries has been identified as Rustam Ali. He is currently undergoing treatment at Tezpur Medical College and Hospital.

The other injured persons have been identified as Yusuf Ali, Ufaidul Islam, Abdul Barek, Atar Ali, Mofizul Islam and Rashidul Islam.

Immediately after receiving information about the incident, police personnel from Ulubari Police Station and Chulung Police Outpost rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control.

Police have detained three persons in connection with the incident and initiated an investigation.

It may be mentioned that Ufaidul Islam and Safiqul Islam belong to the same family.