Assam minor gang rape: Cong targets BJP-led govt; Himanta defends with data

A minor’s alleged gang rape in Assam’s Nagaon incited statewide protests, with demands for severe punishment. Congress MP Gourav Gogoi criticized the BJP-led government for poor law enforcement, urging better protection for women. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defended his administration, citing increased rape case registrations. The prime suspect escaped custody and died, while two remain at large.