1. Basistha Police Station officer assaulted after a confrontation at a Guwahati bar.
2. Pradeep Basumatary, responding to complaints, faced brutality at the ECHO bar.
3. Miscreants subjected the officer to a vicious attack, highlighting law enforcement risks.
Guwahati, April 21: In a troubling development, a police officer stationed at Basistha Police Station in Guwahati, Assam, fell victim to a brutal assault by miscreants following a confrontation at a local bar.
Initial reports indicate that the officer, identified as Pradeep Basumatary, responded to complaints from residents about recurring altercations and disturbances at the ECHO bar.
However, a verbal dispute escalated into a physical altercation between the officer and several individuals present at the establishment.
Subsequently, the miscreants subjected the officer to a vicious assault and even attempted to set him on fire by dousing him in diesel.
The incident, which transpired in the early hours of April 21, has reverberated throughout the community, shedding light on the perilous conditions faced by law enforcement officers in the line of duty.
Following the attack, authorities apprehended two individuals, including the bar owner, in connection with the assault.
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An investigation has been launched to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident and to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
This disturbing incident serves as a stark reminder of the daunting challenges encountered by police officers in upholding law and order.
It underscores the urgent need for enhanced support and protection for those who selflessly serve and safeguard our communities.
