A brutal knife attack in Jamuguri, Golaghat left a courtyard stained with blood and four members of the same family critically injured, police said. The assailant, identified as Rituparna Hazarika, was arrested at the scene and police recovered the weapon — a dao — from a nearby pond. The injured were rushed in serious condition to AMCH for treatment.
Local reports say the violence followed an argument inside the local namghar (community prayer hall) over a bayan — a religious recitation or sermon. According to witnesses, the dispute escalated and, shortly afterward, Hazarika allegedly attacked the family with a sharp weapon. News sources indicate that Bitul Dutta and Bijoykrishna Dutta had opposed Hazarika’s choice of bayan, which may have triggered the assault.
Police and onlookers described a harrowing scene: blood-stained clothing and sandals scattered across the courtyard. Four members of the family — Bitul Dutta, Ilamani Dutta, Bijoykrishna Dutta and Kamalakshi Saikia — suffered severe injuries. Some victims sustained cuts to the face, cheek, thigh and hand; authorities have not released detailed medical updates beyond confirming their critical condition at AMCH.
Officers have detained Hazarika and recovered the alleged weapon from a nearby pond, the police confirmed. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact sequence of events and the motive behind the attack. While initial reports link the incident to the namghar dispute, neighbours and some local sources say there was no known personal feud between Hazarika — who runs a shop in the area — and the four victims, leaving questions about why the family was targeted.
The attack has left Jamuguri shaken, with heightened tension in the community as residents await further information from the police. Authorities have urged calm while they continue their probe and sought to reassure the public that those responsible are in custody.
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Publish Date: 2026-06-03 20:12:00
