On Tuesday 11 January a drunken youth allegedly destroyed a police vehicle and attacked an on-duty police officer in Guwahati’s Basistha area. The youth was identified as Suren Bora.
In keeping with tradition, numerous people thronged various shrines in and around the city on the first day of the New Year, while others visited the Assam State Zoo here.
Meanwhile, 47 persons were intercepted for drunk driving on December 31 and a Fine of ₹10,000 was imposed, so far, 646 persons have been booked for drunk driving.