Rediffmail Money rediffGURUS BusinessEmail

Assam Congress Candidate Sunil Kumar Chetry Attacked During Campaigning

March 31, 2026 00:30 IST
Source:PTI  -  Edited By: Rediff News Desk
2 Minutes Read

In Assam, Congress candidate Sunil Kumar Chetry was injured in an attack during his campaign, sparking accusations against the BJP amidst heated election rivalry.

Photograph: ANI Photo

Key Points

Congress candidate from Assam's Naduar Assembly constituency, Sunil Kumar Chetry, was injured in an attack while campaigning on Monday, party sources said.

The candidate's convoy was attacked by unidentified people at the Napalm Bypass of the constituency, followed by a scuffle.

 

Chetry fell to the ground and was seen groaning before he was rushed to a private hospital for treatment.

Assam Pradesh Congress president Gaurav Gogoi accused the supporters of the BJP of carrying out the attack and demanded their arrest.

Chetry is pitted against BJP leader Padma Hazarika.

Disclaimer: News content is sourced from the stated source. Headlines, summaries, section headers, and images are automatically generated or selected using AI/algorithms and may not always be fully accurate. Readers are advised to refer to the full article for complete context.
Source: PTI  -  Edited By: Rediff News Desk
© Copyright 2026 PTI. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of PTI content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent.

More News Coverage

assam electionscongresssunil kumar chetryattackcampaigning

RELATED STORIES

WEB STORIES

The Good News: 7 Advantages Of Hing Or Asafoetida

India's 10 Top Islands In The Sun

8 Top Wellness Retreats Of India

VIDEOS

NEWS BUSINESS MOVIES CRICKET SPORTS GET AHEAD REDIFF-TV REDIFF ASTRO MOBILE RECHARGE BILL PAYMENTS