Shootout at Palhazi in Barpeta district

A CORRESPONDENT

BARPETA: An incident of firing took place at Palhazi, under Barpeta Police Station in Barpeta district last night.

It may be mentioned that a person identified as Alip Hussain of the same village allegedly informed the police that Shahrukh alias Muktar of the same village is involved in illegal trade. Later, two persons on a bike opened fire in front of Alip Hussain' s house. Police suspect that Shahrukh alias Muktar was involved in the incident.

Police recovered three blank cartridges and two live cartridges from the place. Investigation is on. The police also seized an excavator and two tractors from Muktar's house.

Also read: Assam: Child Marriage Victim Rescued in Barpeta; 3 Held

Also watch: