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Assam: 16-Year-Old Dies Following Mob Lynching in Bongaigaon

A teenager from Abadi village in Assam's Bongaigaon district succumbed to injuries sustained in a brutal mob-lynching incident sparked by a dispute over a stray goat.

Sentinel Digital Desk

GUWAHATI: A 16-year-old student Iyasin Ali, tragically died on Sunday night after succumbing to severe injuries from mob-lynching incident in Abadi village Bongaigaon district, Assam. Incident began over stray goat. It quickly escalated into violent confrontation. This drew national attention and calls for justice.

Conflict started when goat belonging to Iyasin’s father Gazir Ali, wandered into neighboring farm owned by Alam Ali. Despite initial resolution between families tensions flared later that evening. While Iyasin was on way to tuition, Alam Ali confronted him along with his companions. This led to heated altercation. Situation rapidly deteriorated as more individuals including members of Iyasin’s family, became involved in violence.

Iyasin sustained grievous injuries during mob attack. He was initially hospitalized. However he was later referred to Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital due to severity of his condition. Despite medical efforts, Iyasin succumbed to injuries on July 28. This left his family and community in shock and mourning.

The incident has sparked outrage among locals who are demanding thorough investigation and severe punishment for those responsible Iyasin’s father Gazir Ali is at the forefront of these calls for justice urging authorities to take swift and decisive action against perpetrators of brutal attack.

The violent incident has highlighted underlying tensions within community and raised questions about safety and justice as the investigation unfolds there is growing demand for accountability and measures to prevent such tragic events in future.

Authorities have assured public that they are taking incident seriously and will conduct comprehensive investigation to ensure justice is served The community still reeling from loss hopes that legal system will address their concerns and bring perpetrators to justice.

Iyasin’s death is stark reminder of consequences of mob violence and urgent need for effective conflict resolution mechanisms in communities as the investigation continues focus remains on delivering justice for Iyasin and preventing future tragedies.

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