Guwahati

FIR lodged against leaders of Barak Democratic Youth Front

Sentinel Digital Desk

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: The All Assam United Youth Federation on Tuesday lodged an FIR against leaders of the Barak Democratic Youth Front for allegedly smearing black ink on government banners written in Assamese in the Barak Valley recently.

The FIR was lodged by All Assam United Youth Federation general secretary Bidyut Kalita against Barak Democratic Youth Front chief convener Pradip Dutta Roy and convener Rishikesh Dey. "We condemn the Barak Democratic Youth Front for insulting the Assamese language and community," said Bidyut Kalita.

Meanwhile, the Tai Ahom Yuba Parishad, Assam (TAYPA) on Tuesday staged a preotest at the Sui-Ka-Pha Bhavan in Beltola in the city. Activists of the organizations burnt tyres during the protest and shouted slogans. "We demand that Bengali organizations should be banned by the Government of Assam. We also demand that the culprits behind the Barak Valley incident should be arrested within 24 hours and given stringent punishment."

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