Guwahati: Bengali community members gathered at Swami Vivekananda Point in Fulertal to demand justice. They are furious over the October 24 attack on families in Sribhumi. Tensions ignited during an idol immersion procession. Locals claim the violence grew from a dispute over religious traditions. Protesters voiced deep frustration regarding persistent harassment in the Barak Valley. They say agitators routinely label Bengali speakers as Bangladeshis.
The crowd marched to the Lakhipur Sub-Divisional Commissioner to hand over a formal memorandum. This document outlines five specific demands for the local government. They want a fair probe into the violence and the immediate arrest of the attackers. They also demand the release of detained Bengali youths. The group insists the administration must provide medical and financial aid to those targeted in the violence.
Demonstrators argue that no one should face abuse because of their identity. They told the authorities that "no community should face humiliation or harassment on the basis of language or identity." The protesters expect police to find the culprits and apply strict legal consequences. Local leaders await a formal response from the administration regarding these requests.
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