Dibrugarh, Apr 13: Tension gripped Jerai Gaon in Chabua after unidentified miscreants reportedly fired two rounds of blank shots near the ancestral residence of Paresh Baruah shortly after midnight.
The incident, which occurred around 12:30 am, has drawn attention amid speculation of a possible link to recent developments in the area.
Notably, Arunodoi Dohotia—also known as Arunodoi Asom and a former close aide of Baruah—had returned to his residence in the locality just two days ago after reportedly leaving ULFA-I camps in Myanmar months after his surrender.
Confirming the incident, Bimal Baruah, the elder brother of Paresh Baruah, stated that two rounds of blank fire were heard near the residence, although no CCTV footage has captured the act.
“Unidentified miscreants fired two rounds of blank shots near the residence around 12:30 am. No footage has been captured. Police have visited the spot and begun an investigation. It appears someone is attempting to disturb the law and order situation,” he said.
Police officials stated that a team from Chabua Police Station reached the site soon after the incident and has launched a probe. “We are collecting CCTV footage from nearby areas, but so far nothing has been recorded. Efforts are on to identify and apprehend those responsible,” an official said.
The United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), led by Paresh Baruah, remains an insurgent outfit engaged in an armed movement for independent Assam.
Residents said such incidents have occurred in the past as well. “This is not the first time. These acts are meant to create panic and disrupt the peaceful atmosphere in the region,” a resident remarked.
