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Guwahati: Forest guards shot and killed Phungkha Basumatary in Assam's Raimona National Park on Wednesday, July 29. The incident occurred within the Athiabari Range of the Kokrajhar district. Guards opened fire during an operation to stop illegal tree felling in the protected area. Basumatary died at the scene from his bullet injuries. Authorities had not recovered the body when this report was filed.
News of the shooting triggered immediate tension in the nearby Sarlpara area. Local residents voiced concern regarding the circumstances of the killing. Security personnel are now monitoring the area to prevent further unrest. Officials have yet to release a detailed statement or explain the specific events leading to the fire. An official inquiry will start soon to determine exactly what happened. As authorities continue to track the situation, a spokesperson noted, "The situation is being closely monitored by the authorities."
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