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Congress Leaders' Vehicles Attacked; Party Blames BJP Workers
Senior Congress figures Gaurav Gogoi and Bhupesh Baghel reported attacks on their vehicles during a convoy movement. The party has filed a police complaint alleging involvement of BJP workers.
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Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi and Bhupesh Baghel faced attacks on their vehicles in a reported incident involving stone-throwing at their convoy, party sources said on Tuesday. The attack on the senior party members' cars has triggered a formal complaint with local police authorities.
The Congress party has alleged that workers affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party were responsible for the attacks on the convoy carrying the party leaders. The incident marks another instance of alleged political violence ahead of ongoing state-level political developments in the region.
Police have registered a complaint based on the Congress party's allegations and are investigating the matter. Authorities have not yet made statements regarding arrests or the identity of alleged attackers. The incident comes amid heightened political tensions between major parties in the state.
The Congress party has sought immediate action against those responsible for the attack. Party officials have called for enhanced security measures during political movements and condemned what they describe as an attempt to intimidate party leaders through violence.