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Auto Rickshaw set on fire in Rangikhari; District Administration urges people to maintain peace

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Situation is getting more volatile in Silchar town, just now we have received information that an auto rickshaw is set on fire in Rangirkhari point area. Fire Brigade Engines have rushed to the spot and so has Police forces.

Around 8:00 PM in Das Colony area one bike rider was attacked by a mob, immediately after the incident WhatsApp messages started circulating in Silchar, the message stated that a motorcycle rider was attacked by a few people of the other community. After the messages and social media movement, few gathered in Das Colony area and marched towards Ashram Road to counter attack the people who allegedly attacked the motor-cycle rider. They could not find anybody and as an act of anguish set the auto rickshaw on fire is what locals are assuming.

Auto burnt to ashes in Rangirkhari

We spoke additional supernatant of Police IPS Rakesh Reddy, and he also feel that it is the same set of people who marched towards Ashram Road, involved in this unfortunate incident. The officer urged people not to spread fake rumours and provocative messages. He said there is not clarity on what happened in Panchayat Road with the motor-cycle rider. Reddy asked people to maintain peace and harmony.

CRPF has sealed the area and details of the owner or driver of the auto-rickshaw is kept secret by the administration.

Who attacked whom in Das Colony has no substantial truth or credible report, we urge people not to speculate anything or spread rumours and fake stories. If there is any incident which is serious enough please report to the nearest Police station and do not take law in your own hands and do not damage properties. Tomorrow everything will be fine but one auto-driver will sleep hungry because his means of livelihood is set ablaze.

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