Crimes against women in Assam linked to land grab, says Himanta

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma linked crimes against women to a strategy of land displacement following a gang rape of a student in Nagaon, triggering protests against Bangladeshi immigrants. Sarma suggested the crime relates to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, hinting at political motivations and emerging community tensions. Protests continue as arrests are demanded.