HOJAI: Police arrested nine people following a fatal road accident in the Islambasti area of Lanka in Assam’s Hojai district on Monday evening, after agitated residents allegedly damaged several vehicles, including privately owned cars.
The accident occurred on the Lanka-Umrangso connecting road, killing a woman on the spot and leaving another person seriously injured, according to preliminary reports. Further details about the circumstances leading to the accident were awaited.
Following the incident, a group of residents allegedly vandalised several vehicles at the site. Lanka Police subsequently launched action against those suspected of involvement in the damage.
The arrested persons were identified as Manchur Ali, Asadul Haque, Rafiqul Islam, Sahil Uddin Ahmed, Ainul Haque, Izzajul Haque, Habibur Rahman, Jiabur Rahman and Habiz Uddin.
All nine accused were produced before a court in connection with the case. Police are investigating both the circumstances of the accident and the subsequent vandalism.
Further details about the cause of the accident and the extent of the damage were awaited.
