Three suspected dacoits lynched by public in Assam's Nagaon

NAGAON: (Apr 6) At least three suspected dacoits were lynched and another critically injured by villagers in Assam's Nagaon district on Monday, police said.

Nagaon Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime) Abotani Doley told PTI that the incident took place at No 1 Kathpara village within Ruphihat Police Station in Kalabar co-district.

"Around 2 am, a gang of 10-12 dacoits armed with sharp weapons entered one house. They tied the hands of the owners and took the six-year-old daughter at knife point, and looted cash and jewellery," he added.