Assam: Convoy of Bhupesh Baghel and Gaurav Gogoi attacked

The convoy of Congress leaders, including former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and MP Gaurav Gogoi, was attacked in the Nagaon district of Assam on Monday. The incident occurred in the Barma area of Samaguri while the leaders were traveling toward Lorimukh for an election campaign event.

Congress leaders reported that protesters displayed black flags and shouted slogans before pelting the convoy with stones and bottles. Bhupesh Baghel alleged that acid was thrown at his vehicle, though he noted that the leaders remained safe as the car windows were closed. The attack resulted in broken vehicle windows and injuries to several individuals, including AICC Secretary Manoj Chauhan.

Congress has accused supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of involvement, noting that some motorcyclists following the convoy were allegedly carrying BJP flags. Gaurav Gogoi criticized Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, questioning the state police's ability to identify the attackers. Security forces and police have been deployed to the area, and a formal complaint has been lodged at the Nagaon Sadar police station.