Dhubri Congress MP Rukibul Hussain was attacked by unknown miscreants in Nagaon, Assam on Thursday. This incident happened when he was going to Gunbari to attend the meeting of Congress workers. He was accompanied by his son Tanzil Hussain, who recently contested the Assam Assembly by -election but was defeated.
Attack by showing black flags
According to the report of the news agency, sources said that a group covered their face with black cloth and showed black flags to the MP and then attacked them. During this time, his bodyguard was also attacked, which increased the tension on the spot.
Assam Director General of Police (DGP) Harmeet Singh issued a statement saying, ‘MPs are completely safe, our SPs are present with him. He was attacked by the mob, but the security forces saved him safely. Two security personnel were injured in this clash.
Congress attacked the government
On this incident, Assam Congress President Bhupen Bora targeted the state government and said, ‘Our MP was attacked, it is clear that the Home Department, which is under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has completely failed when it has been completely unsuccessful, when Rahul Gandhi had come to Assam, then I was also attacked, but there was no investigation.
Opposition raised questions on law and order
Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia in the Assembly also expressed concern over the incident. He said, ‘The Chief Minister talks about improving law and order in the assembly, but not even an MP on the streets is safe. There should be a thorough investigation into such an attack. It raises serious questions on the law and order of the state.
Demand for investigation, questions raised on security system
This incident has raised many questions about the law and order situation in Assam. The opposition has demanded a fair investigation into this attack and strict action against the culprits. At present, the police has started investigating the case and the search for the suspects is going on.