Assam: Police Ambushed During Gambling Den Raid in Dibrugarh

GUWAHATI: In the town of Dibrugarh, Assam, a police team from the Bindhakata Police Patrol Post encountered a perilous situation on Monday night during a raid on a suspected gambling den. The incident unfolded in the locality of Jerai, where the police had received intelligence about illicit gambling activities near a Kali Temple.

Acting on the tip-off, the police team proceeded to investigate the reported gambling den. Upon arrival, they discovered a group of individuals engaged in a dice-based gambling game. Attempting to enforce the law and put an end to the unlawful activity, the police team encountered resistance from some individuals present at the scene.

As the police tried to intervene and halt the ongoing gambling, a heated argument ensued between law enforcement and the gamblers. The situation escalated when one individual launched an attack on the police team, provoking others to join in the assault. Shockingly, the in-charge of the patrol post became a target of the mob's aggression, and the patrolling vehicle sustained damage during the altercation.

According to a police source, the confrontation unfolded rapidly, with the mob turning violent against the law enforcement officers. The assailants not only attacked the police team but also inflicted harm on the in-charge of the patrol post, demonstrating a brazen disregard for law and order.

In the aftermath of the incident, the Dibrugarh police have initiated a thorough investigation to identify and locate all individuals involved in the attack on the police team. The authorities are committed to bringing the perpetrators to justice and ensuring that such incidents do not undermine the rule of law in the region.

The attack on the police team highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in curbing illegal activities, such as gambling, that pose a threat to public order. It raises concerns about the brazenness of individuals willing to confront and assault law enforcement officers in the pursuit of their illicit activities.

The police, in their pursuit of justice, will work diligently to apprehend those responsible for the attack and send a strong message that such acts of violence against law enforcement will not be tolerated.

As the investigation unfolds, the community and stakeholders await updates on the progress made by the Dibrugarh police in identifying and apprehending the individuals involved in the attack on the Bindhakata Police Patrol Post.

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