April 02, 2026 09:07 am (IST)
Two killed as gunman opens fire in Kokrajhar, gun battle with security forces
Guwahati, Aug 5 (IBNS) : At least two people were killed and several injured when a gunman opened fire at Balazan market in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Friday afternoon, reports said.
A gun fight is going on between the man and security forces. The miscreant also lobbed several grenades.
Reports said this could be a terror attack.
The slain persons were civilians.
Details are still awaited.
(Reporting by Hemant Kumar Nath )
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