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A photo has gone viral on social media showing a leader of Assam s UPPL reclining on a bed of Rs 500 notes, sparking controversy amid election season. Identified as Benjamin Basumatary, the image has raised concerns about UPPL s commitment to anti-corruption pledges. The UPPL is Bhartiya Janta Party s (BJP) ally in Assam.
The last rites of a CRPF jawan from Chirang district, Assam, who was killed in a Maoist encounter in Chhattisgarh, were performed in his native village. The jawan was given a state funeral and his mortal remains were brought to the airport before being taken to his village. The CRPF, CISF, and Assam Police officers paid tribute to the jawan. The IG CRPF praised the bravery of the jawan and promised support to his family. BTR chief and Bodoland Territorial Council executive member condemned the incident and called for strong action against the Maoists.
Addressing the passing out parade of the first batch of the five newly constituted Assam Police Commando battalions, Shah said the Centre is rethinking the free-movement facility with Myanmar.