Tragic Shooting of Brothers by Forest Guards Sparks Controversy in Assam

Two brothers, Jaliluddin and Samiruddin, were shot dead by forest guards while fishing illegally inside Assam's Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary. The incident has drawn sharp reactions, with local MLA Hurul Huda demanding an enquiry and compensation for the victims' families.

In a tragic incident on Saturday, two brothers were killed by forest guards while fishing illegally inside Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Nagaon district, police reported.

The slain brothers, Jaliluddin and Samiruddin, reportedly tried to flee when they were spotted around midnight by forest guards at Roumari Beel, leading to their fatal shooting.

The incident has sparked outrage, with local MLA Hurul Huda calling for an enquiry and compensation for the families, questioning why non-lethal force wasn't used.