Guwahati Machete Attack: One Critical, Three Injured in Dhirenpara Sidewalk Rampage
A daylight machete attack on a busy Guwahati sidewalk leaves four injured, with one victim in critical condition as local police swiftly arrest the accused.
Guwahati Sidewalk Attack Leaves Four Injured
GUWAHATI — A harrowing daylight assault unfolded on a busy sidewalk in Assam's capital on Tuesday, leaving four individuals injured—one critically—after a man went on a sudden rampage with a machete.
According to the Fatasil Police, the violent incident occurred in the city's Dhirenpara locality. The suspect, identified as Maidul Islam, launched an indiscriminate attack on pedestrians in broad daylight, sparking panic and drawing immediate intervention from bystanders before authorities arrived at the scene.
Swift Police Response and Medical Statuses
Law enforcement personnel from the Fatasil police station swiftly arrived at the location following emergency calls and managed to take the accused into custody.
All four victims were rushed to medical facilities for immediate treatment. While three of the injured are stable and receiving ongoing medical care, the fourth victim sustained critical injuries and was subsequently transferred to a specialized private hospital in Guwahati for emergency critical care.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have cordoned off the area as forensic teams gather evidence. The exact motive behind the unprovoked assault remains unclear as investigators continue to interrogate the detained suspect. Further updates are expected as the police investigation progresses.
Reporting by Gaurav Sen for Daily News 365.
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