A CRPF constable shot dead his colleague while they were on duty during a mass protest led by the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) which is spearheading the demand for a sub-division in Tihu town.
According to sources, Amal Das, 35, a havildar of the 136 battalion CRPF, fired indiscriminately from his automatic rifle at a CRPF Assistant Sub-Inspector, DC Bandolai, and injured six others.
Bordoloi and a student identified as Himngshu Tamuli were killed in the shooting.
The rally was authorised by authorities and peaceful until the ghastly incident.
Police sources added that, the protesters were supposed to submit a memorandum to the government at 10:30 am when an altercation broke out between Amal Das and his colleagues.
Amal Das suddenly opened fire at Bardoloi and four other CRPF jawans.
Amal Das first tried to flee and later tried to kill himself, but he was overpowered and beaten by the locals. He is being treated at a hospital. However, his condition is critical.
Published 17 July 2015, 18:51 IST