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Crime
Knife attack on e‑rickshaw driver in Bongaigaon, Assam; suspect on the run
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 01:16 PM
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A e‑rickshaw driver in Bongaigaon, Assam was stabbed by a man believed to be a drug addict, who fled the scene.
An e‑rickshaw driver was attacked with a knife in the town of Bongaigaon, Assam. According to local reports, the assailant is suspected of drug addiction and fled immediately after the assault.
Police officials arrived at the location shortly after the incident and have registered a criminal case. Investigators are seeking witnesses and reviewing any available CCTV footage to identify the attacker.
The driver received medical attention at a nearby health centre and is reported to be in stable condition. Authorities have appealed to the public for information that could lead to the suspect's arrest.
The incident underscores growing concerns about drug‑related violence in parts of the state, prompting calls for heightened vigilance by law‑enforcement agencies.
Police officials arrived at the location shortly after the incident and have registered a criminal case. Investigators are seeking witnesses and reviewing any available CCTV footage to identify the attacker.
The driver received medical attention at a nearby health centre and is reported to be in stable condition. Authorities have appealed to the public for information that could lead to the suspect's arrest.
The incident underscores growing concerns about drug‑related violence in parts of the state, prompting calls for heightened vigilance by law‑enforcement agencies.