New Delhi: Two civilians had been killed in a grenade attack at Tingrai market in Tinsukia district of Assam on Friday (May 14). At least two others had been injured in the incident and had been taken to the hospital.
According to the police, two motorcycle-borne individuals threw the grenade in entrance of a {hardware} store in the market.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma condemned the attack and ordered a probe. He knowledgeable that Home Minister Amit Shah has supplied condolences over the loss of life of the 2 civilians.
“Home Minister Amit Shah called me to enquire about the grenade blast at Tingrai Market in Tinsukia District. He condoled the death of two civilians. I apprised Home Minister on the matter and informed that Assam Police has been asked to take stern measures against perpetrators and nab them immediately,” the CM tweeted.
Hon HM Sri @AmitShah referred to as me to investigate about grenade blast at Tingrai Market in Tinsukia District. He condoled loss of life of two civilians. I apprised HM on the matter and knowledgeable that @assampolice has been requested to take stern measures in opposition to perpetrators & nab them instantly.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 14, 2021
“Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma condemned the grenade attack and asked the Director General of Police Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta to probe the incident,” CMO tweeted.