Guwahati: A violent attack on a Hindu family in Gorumara Doloni village, located 40 kilometers from Guwahati under Mayong police station, has triggered widespread outrage and protests in Assam’s Morigaon district. Thousands of villagers took to the streets on February 12, demanding immediate arrests of the perpetrators and enhanced security, after local police failed to make any progress in the case within 72 hours of the incident.
According to reports, the conflict began on February 9 when a group of individuals allegedly cut grass from the land of a Hindu family in Doloni village without permission. When the family protested, a larger group armed with machetes and sharp weapons attacked them, leaving five members seriously injured, including a woman and a minor. The victims were rushed to Guwahati Medical College Hospital (GMCH), where they remain under treatment.
Family members filed a First Information Report (FIR) at Mayong police station the same day, but no arrests have been made as of Wednesday. The delay in police action fueled anger among local Hindu communities, who allege a pattern of targeted violence in the region.
On February 12, thousands of villagers blocked roads and staged demonstrations, accusing authorities of neglecting their safety. “If tough measures are not taken immediately, Hindu villagers will always be at risk,” said a protester, highlighting fears of recurring violence.
Senior police and administrative officials rushed to the site to pacify the crowd, pledging a swift investigation. “We assure the public that all culprits will be arrested soon. The investigation is being prioritized,” said a senior police officer, though locals remain skeptical given the prolonged inaction.
The incident underscores simmering tensions in Morigaon’s riverine areas along the Brahmaputra, where demographic shifts over recent decades have reportedly led to Hindu families becoming minorities. Villagers claim that many Hindu households have abandoned their homes or face intimidation from majority Muslim communities, most of whom are to have migrated from Bangladesh.
Organiser weekly has previously documented similar clashes in the region, amplifying concerns about communal friction and land disputes.
With pressure mounting on authorities, the Morigaon district administration has vowed to take quick action against the culprits.
