Guwahati, March 18: A law-and-order concern emerged in Dhubri town of Assam on the evening of March 17 after the son of All India United Democratic Front MLA Nazrul Hoque was allegedly linked to an altercation that escalated into a physical assault on a local resident, drawing sharp reactions from the public.
The incident reportedly began when Amitabh Nandy, a resident of the area, found his residential gate obstructed by a vehicle said to belong to the MLA’s son. Eyewitnesses stated that Nandy approached those present and requested that the vehicle be moved to allow him access to his property.
The situation soon turned tense, with a private security guard identified as Ali, reportedly from Cooch Behar in West Bengal, intervening in the exchange. What began as a verbal argument allegedly escalated into violence, with the guard accused of pushing Nandy to the ground and physically assaulting him.
Witnesses claimed that Nandy suffered visible injuries, including marks on his neck. Following the incident, the MLA’s son reportedly left the spot, while the security personnel remained at the location.
The episode has sparked outrage among local residents, who raised concerns over what they described as high-handed behaviour and the use of private security personnel to exert influence. Locals expressed unease that a routine request to clear an obstruction could lead to such an incident.
Authorities have not yet issued an official statement, and it remains unclear whether a formal complaint has been lodged in connection with the case.
