A journalist with the web portal Drishtikon NE was allegedly assaulted and seriously wounded by a group of individuals at a dhaba near the Borghat bypass in Nagaon while attempting to gather information about suspected illegal activities, according to reports. The injured journalist has been identified as Barun Bikash Bora, who was reportedly attacked under the jurisdiction of Nagaon Sadar Police Station.
Reports indicate that Bora encountered a group of youths at the dhaba and attempted to record the scene on camera. Shortly afterward, the dhaba owner and others allegedly confronted him, and the situation quickly escalated. The journalist was surrounded and assaulted, with the attackers reportedly threatening him with sharp weapons including machetes and knives, leaving him with serious injuries.
Police personnel from Borghat reached the spot after being informed about the incident and rescued Bora from the group. He was reportedly found in a bloodied and critical condition at the scene. The exact nature of his injuries and his current medical status were not immediately disclosed.
In an apparent attempt to counter the allegations, the dhaba owner and others reportedly accused the journalist of demanding money in the name of news coverage. These counter-claims have not been independently verified.
The attack has drawn attention to long-standing allegations by local residents that several dhabas along both sides of the national highway near Borghat have been operating as centres for illegal activities, including a suspected sex trade. Residents have also claimed that customers and journalists visiting these establishments have been subjected to intimidation and blackmail.
The alleged assault has triggered widespread concern among sections of the local community, with residents and various organisations demanding the immediate arrest of those involved and strict legal action. Further details regarding the police investigation were not available at the time of writing.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/video/assams-nagaon-journalist-allegedly-assaulted-while-covering-suspected-illegal-activities-at-dhaba-1467096-2026-10-25?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2026-10-25 12:20:00
