TWO PERSONS SUCCUMB TO INJURIES IN DIMA HASAO VIOLENCE

An indefinite curfew clamped in Maibang area in Dima Hasao district of Assam continued today even as the two persons injured in yesterday's violence succumbed to injuries. The 48 hour Dima Hasao district bandh was called by a number of groups to protest yesterday's police firing. The groups have also demanded a written statement from the government on the 'Nagalim' issue in the context of the hill district. The bandh has paralysed normal life in this central Assam district. Two persons have died since yesterday. While one person died on the way to hospital in Guwahati, the other succumbed this morning. Mitunjoy Dibragede died on the way. Probanta Hakmaosa lost his life at the GNRC Hospital this morning. A wooden bridge was set ablaze by unknown persons. The protesters are also demanding immediate suspension of deputy commissioner and the superintendent of police besides payment of Rs 5 lakh each to the 10 injured in yesterday's police firing.