16 arrested for lynching youths in Assam

Guwahati | Sunday | 10th June, 2018

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"We appeal to people not to believe rumours and social media posts. Preliminary investigation says that the people in the area suspected the two youths as child lifters and attacked them. "In four to five villages around Dokmoka, fake posts went viral on social media about 'xopadhara' or child abductors in the area. "There was tension in the area following the incident but it is under control now," he said. The incident has been widely condemned..