Silchar, May 29: A journalist from Assam’s Silchar was allegedly assaulted by a group of unidentified miscreants on the evening of May 28, while the office of local media outlet Barak Bani was also vandalised during the incident.
According to reports, the attack took place around 7:30 pm when several youths allegedly targeted the 25-year-old journalist. The attackers reportedly assaulted him and later vandalised the office premises, triggering panic in the locality.
Following the incident, an FIR was lodged at the police station alleging offences including unlawful trespass, attempt to murder, robbery and vandalism.
Police said one youth has been detained in connection with the case so far. Investigators are also examining CCTV footage from the area to identify the remaining persons allegedly involved in the attack.
Further investigation into the incident is underway.
