Dhemaji Blast Incident 2004: Court to pronounce verdict Tomorrow

Dhemaji: One can hardly forget that sensational Dhemaji blast incident on August 15, 2004, where at least 18 were killed and around 40 were reported injured in an explosion that rocked the Dhemaji College ground at around 9:30 am.

The wait for the bereaved families has finally come to end as the Dhemaji Court will give the judgment on 2004 Dhemaji bomb blast case on Thursday i.e on June 20^th, 2019, almost after 15 years of the incident.

A total of 15 accused were convicted in the sensational 2004 Dhemaji Blast incident, as per the information. The accused were identified as Jatin Duwori alias Rongmon, Leela Khan, Dipanjali Gohain, Muhi Handique, Prasanta Bhuyan, Mohan Chutia, Chandra Nath Gogoi, Homen Gogoi, Gobin Kalita, Joy Chandra Chutia, Apsara Baruah, Jaya Chutia, Jiten Chutia, Meen Baruah and Rashid Bharali.

It is to be noted that the court read out the charges framed under sections 120/120B/121A/122/302/326 of the Indian Penal Code.

Reaction of ULFA-I

The blast was executed by outlawed faction United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent (ULFA-I). Later, ULFA-I Commander-in-chief Paresh Baruah sought apology for killing 18 school children in the blast after 5 years of the incident.

Details

It may further be mentioned that on the occasion of Independence Day, on August 15, 2004, people, most were school children and their mothers, gathered at Dhemaji College ground for Independence Day parade. At around 9:30 am a bomb went off killing at least 18 and injuring many more. According to police the bomb was planted near the college-gate and triggered by a remote-controlled device. It was exploded when the students and teachers of various schools were passing through the gate.

Consequences of the incident

Soon after the incident the local people allegedly attacked the police vehicles at the site for failure to protect the parade. Later, Police had to launch a lathi charge and fire tear gas to bring the situation under control.

Moreover, the Superintendent of Police T. Thangou and the Additional Superintendent of Police Abu Sufian of Dhemaji were suspended for negligence of duty. The Deputy Commissioner was transferred for the security lapse.

Imposition of Armed Forces Special Powers Act

The then Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi-led Congress Government imposed the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the disturbed areas of the State to avoid the increasing activities by the rebel groups in the region.

Dhemaji: One can hardly forget that sensational Dhemaji blast incident on August 15, 2004 where at least 18 were killed and around 40 were reported injured in an explosion that rocked the Dhemaji College ground at around 9:30 am.

The wait for the bereaved families has finally come to end as the Dhemaji Court will give the judgment on 2004 Dhemaji bomb blast case on Thursday i.e on June 20^th 2019, almost after 15 years of the incident.

A total of 15 accused were convicted in the sensational 2004 Dhemaji Blast incident, as per the information. The accused were identified as Jatin Duwori alias Rongmon, Leela Khan, Dipanjali Gohain, Muhi Handique, Prasanta Bhuyan, Mohan Chutia, Chandra Nath Gogoi, Homen Gogoi, Gobin Kalita, Joy Chandra Chutia, Apsara Baruah, Jaya Chutia, Jiten Chutia, Meen Baruah and Rashid Bharali.

It is to be noted that the court read out the charges framed under sections 120/120B/121A/122/302/326 of the Indian Penal Code.

Reaction of ULFA-I soon after the Blast

The blast was executed by outlawed faction United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent (ULFA-I). Later, ULFA-I Commander-in-chief Paresh Baruah sought apology for killing 18 school children in the blast.

ULFA-I Commander in Chief, Paresh Baruah

Details

It may further be mentioned that on the occasion of Independence Day, on August 15, 2004, people, mostly were school children and their mothers, gathered at Dhemaji College ground for Independence Day parade. At around 9:30 am a bomb went off killing at least 18 and injuring many more. According to police the bomb was planted near the college-gate and triggered by a remote-controlled device. It was exploded when the students and teachers of various schools were passing through the gate.

Consequences of the incident

Soon after the incident the local people allegedly attacked the police vehicles at the site for failure to protect the parade. Later, Police had to launch a lathi charge and fire tear gas to bring the situation under control.

Moreover, the Superintendent of Police T. Thangou and the Additional Superintendent of Police Abu Sufian of Dhemaji were suspended for negligence of duty. The Deputy Commissioner was transferred for security lapse.

Imposition of Armed Forces Special Powers Act

The then Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi-led Congress Government imposed the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the disturbed areas of the State to avoid the increasing activities by the rebel groups in the region.

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