Kailasahar, August 17: Unakoti district headquarters Kailasahar plunged into chaos on Saturday night after a violent clash erupted in front of the Unakoti Kalakshetra. Around 8 p.m. Yesterday, two groups engaged in a sudden confrontation, leaving one youth seriously injured after being attacked with sharp weapons.
The victim, identified as Dilowar Hossain, sustained grievous injuries and was immediately rushed to Unakoti District Hospital. Doctors confirmed that he underwent a CT scan and remains under critical observation.
According to the injured youth’s family, they were sitting and having tea near Kalakshetra when the attackers — Mukabbir and Ilyas of Chinibagan area under Gournagar block — suddenly assaulted them. Dilowar was reportedly targeted with a sharp weapon during the attack. He was rescued in a blood-soaked state and taken to the hospital without delay.
Following the incident, a heavy police and TSR contingent has been deployed at the hospital premises to prevent any further escalation.
The victim’s family has announced their decision to file a formal complaint against the accused. Meanwhile, panic has spread across Kailasahar town, with residents expressing deep concern over the deteriorating law-and-order situation.
“Such a brutal attack in the heart of the city raises serious questions about public safety,” locals remarked.
Police investigation is underway.
