2 Assam villagers killed in firing at Busu Dima festival

The incident is suspected to have been carried out by Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA), a rebel outfit formed in 2019.

Published on: Jan 28, 2021, 21:42:47 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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Two persons were killed and one suffered injuries when unidentified miscreants fired on villagers celebrating Busu Dima festival in Karbi Anglong district of Assam on Wednesday night.

The deceased have been identified as A Maibongsa (60) and Amit Nunisa (42). (Representaional Photo)

According to the police, the incident happened around 11:30 pm when several shots were fired at residents of Kharnaidisa village, nearly 45 km from Diphu, the district headquarters. “The villagers were having a community feast as part of Busu Dima festivities on Wednesday night when they heard the shots. Two people died in the incident and another sustained injuries,” Debajit Deori, superintendent of police, Karbi Anglong, said.

Busu Dima is celebrated by the Dimasa tribe when the newly harvested rice is consumed and the community’s traditional clothes, sports, ethnic food and drinks are showcased.

The deceased have been identified as A Maibongsa (60) and Amit Nunisa (42). The injured Ashit Phonglosa (25), who had a bullet injury on his left hand, is stated to be stable.

Police suspect the miscreants may have reached the incident site on foot as it is not connected by road. A case has been registered and investigation is underway.

The incident is suspected to have been carried out by Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA), a rebel outfit formed in 2019 that seeks to establish a sovereign, independent Dimasa nation.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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