Mob attacks Assam Congress MP Rakibul, CM assures him more security
The Hindu
Congress MP Rakibul Hussain and his PSOs attacked in Assam, prompting increased security measures by Chief Minister Sarma.
Congress MP Rakibul Hussain and his personal security officers (PSOs) were attacked by a mob in Assam's Nagaon district on Thursday (February 20, 2025), prompting Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to announce that the opposition leader's security will be beefed up while he is in the district.
Mr. Hussain, who represents Assam's Dhubri constituency in the Lok Sabha, is unhurt but his two PSOs sustained minor injuries, a police officer said.
The State Congress demanded 'immediate arrest of those involved in the attack.
Mr. Hussain was on his way to attend a party meeting at Gunomari village under Rupohi police station on a two-wheeler when he was attacked with cricket bats by a group of people who had their faces covered with black cloth and were shouting slogans against the MP, police said.
The PSOs tried to protect the MP by opening fire but they were also attacked.
Additional police forces reached the spot and dispersed the crowd, while Mr. Hussain was taken to a hospital where he was given first aid.
The police have launched an investigation into the incident.
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