19 Dead in Nagaland After Suspected Spurious Liquor Consumption, SIT Formed

  GUWAHATI: At least 19 people have died in Nagaland over the past two days after allegedly consuming spurious liquor, prompting police to launch an investigation into the source and distribution of the suspected adulterated alcohol. ALSO READ: Man Allegedly Seen Harassing Woman at Guwahati Railway Station with Obscene Gestures Eight deaths were reported from Mokokchung…

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Assam, Meghalaya Governments Hold Joint Meeting Over Shillong Violence; SIT Formed, 15 FIRs Registered

  GUWAHATI: The Governments of Assam and Meghalaya held a high-level joint meeting on Saturday at the Koinadhara State Guest House in Shillong to deliberate on the fallout of the violence that broke out on August 19, targeting Assam-registered vehicles and their occupants. The meeting, which lasted more than three hours, was led by Meghalaya's…

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Assam: Hailakandi Police Form SIT to Probe Alleged Gangrape and Murder of Class 10 Student

  GUWAHATI: Hailakandi Police have constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged gangrape and murder of a 15-year-old Class 10 student, with three suspects, including a 16-year-old juvenile, taken into custody in connection with the case. ALSO READ: Assam: NFR Announces Train Cancellations, Rescheduling Amid Track Restoration Work Near New Harangajao According to…

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Supreme Court Considers SIT Probe Into Student Protest Clashes; Orders Evidence Preservation

  GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 28, observed that allegations of injuries suffered by students and police personnel during nationwide student protests require a fair and independent investigation, and indicated that it may constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by a former Supreme Court judge. ALSO READ: 39 Injured After Amarnath Yatra Bus…

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