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Killing of scribe condemned by various organisations

The Kamalpur Press club has strongly condemned the killing of Jagjit Saikia, a Kokrajhar based scribe.The press club also demanded prompt and appropriate actions from Assam government to book the culprits for stringent punishments. A protest meet was held today at Kamalpur in Kamrup district under the presidentship of Muslim Ali Saikia,President of the press club. The meeting was addressed by Pradip Kumar Bharali, Tarun Chandra Kakati, Bikash Das, Dipak Das,Bipul Deka,Jayanta Deka and Sasha Kalita.

Baihata Chariali Press Club, Rangia Press Club, Rangia Press Guild and Dakshin Rangia Press Club have also condemned the killing of the scribe.
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