Guwahati, Nov 19: Army has been deployed in Tinsukia district following growing tension between Biharis and All Assam Students Union (AASU) activists. Official sources said the army has already been called out in Tinsukia town of upper Assam where the Bihari population outnumbers the Assamese. Though there were some group clashes, no casualties have been reported so far. However, the situation remain tense. Confirming the Army's position, Tinsukia district magistrate D Das said the army was called out to prevent any untoward incident. Educational institutions also remained closed for two days.
The AASU activists are seeking revenge for yesterday's attack on one of their leaders by some Biharis, who allegedly cut off his fingers.


This has sparked row in the town. Otherwise, in the rest of Assam the situation is fast returning to normal.

Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today visited some of the affected Bihari families whose houses were burnt. Later, based on the complaint from the affected families, he suspended the officer-in-charge of Dispur police station.
Bureau Report