Tension erupted at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh, Assam on Monday over the closing of a gate in Alubari area, a clash erupted between some local residents and authorities.
The situation turned chaotic as hundreds of angry locals protested against the administration decision to close the gate and created a standoff.
Violence ensued with protesters throwing stones at the police. In response, the Local police in the area deployed tear gas and carrying out a lathi charge on the mob to disperse the crowd.
Many civilians as well as policemen were hurt, while some journalists who reported the event suffered injuries also.
This is a developing story, and more updates are expected to come.
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