Political Tensions Flare: Assault on Congress Candidate in Assam

Sunil Kumar Chetry, Congress candidate for Assam's Naduar constituency, was attacked during his campaign on Monday. Unidentified assailants targeted his convoy at the Napalm Bypass, leading to a violent scuffle. Gaurav Gogoi, Assam Pradesh Congress president, alleged BJP supporters' involvement, demanding immediate arrests.

Sunil Kumar Chetry, the Congress candidate from Naduar Assembly constituency in Assam, sustained injuries in a violent attack while campaigning, according to party sources.

The incident occurred on Monday when unidentified assailants targeted Chetry's convoy at the Napalm Bypass, culminating in a scuffle that left him hurt and groaning on the ground.

He was subsequently taken to a private hospital for medical attention. Gaurav Gogoi, president of Assam Pradesh Congress, accused BJP supporters of orchestrating the attack and demanded their arrest, noting the political tension with BJP leader Padma Hazarika as Chetry's main opponent.

(With inputs from agencies.)