Assam Shocker: Mob Attacks Congress MP Rakibul Hussain & Son With Cricket Bat, Police Fire In Air To Disperse Violent Crowd (VIDEO)

Guwahati: Congress MP Rakibul Hussain and his son were reportedly attacked by a mob in Rupahihat, Assam's Nagaon district, on Thursday, February 20. Hussain, along with his son, was travelling to a party workers' meeting in Gunabari when the incident took place.

According to eyewitnesses, a group of individuals with their faces covered in black cloth intercepted Hussain’s convoy at Natun Bazar. They waved black flags in protest before launching a physical assault, creating chaos in the area.

Hussain and his son tried to escape on a scooter but a man attacked them severely with a bat as shown in the visuals, making the MP fall from the vehicle. Police around had to fire in the air to disperse the raging crowd.

Have a look at the video here:

In another clip shared on social media, Hussain could be seen rescued on a scooter, with his son Tanzil following behind him. Have a look:

Local authorities acknowledged that the incident has heightened tensions in the area, prompting enhanced police patrols and a thorough investigation to identify those responsible.

A senior police official told NE Now, "The situation is stable, and we are dedicated to addressing such acts of violence with urgency."

Dhubri MP Hussain, who escaped unscathed, condemned the attack as "a blatant attempt to undermine democratic principles" and called for restraint among his supporters. Meanwhile, the Congress party has strongly urged a comprehensive inquiry into the security breach.

(This is breaking. Further details are awaited.)