No.379/2020-2021

On the night of 16.11.2020 at around 7:00 PM, a report was received at Sairang Police station stating one non Mizo Driver was criminally assaulted by some youths near Lalthanzauva Filling station, Phunchawng, Aizawl. Police party from Sairang Police Station immediately proceeded to the place of occurrence and enquired into the matter. One Mr. Bobidul Haque (21) s/o Kasim Ali, Tukra Part II, Goalpara District, Assam, driver of goods transport vehicle bearing registration number HR55-M-2648 was found injured as a result of an assault by five (5) youths inside his vehicle. The injured driver was taken to Primary Health Centre, Sairang for medical examination and his medical report indicated that his injury was simple in nature. He was later discharged after medical treatment. All the five accused persons were subjected to Breath Analyzer Test and the test report confirmed that they were under the influence of alcohol. In this connection, a complaint was submitted by a Mizo driver, who is a colleague of a victim, to the Sairang Police Station. Hence, Sairang PS Case no. 25/20 Dt. 16.11.2020 u/s 447/323/34 IPC R/w 6(3) MLP Act is registered and five accused persons have been arrested and sent to Hon’ble Court for judicial custody. Further investigation is underway.

Commission of such criminal assault causing bodily harm is a very serious offence which can invite serious legal action and punishable under law. The Mizoram Police again appeals to general public especially the youth not to engage in such criminal activity or anti-social behavior which could hamper communal peace and harmony. Violators will be dealt with severely according to the law.