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AMSU leaders among 22 nabbed

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Tezpur police have arrested on Friday in connection with the violence during the AMSU-sponsored Assam bandh on Tuesday. They were arrested from Bhujchapori area. They include some a few AMSU leaders and panchayat members who turned violent. They were arrested from Bhujchapori area. They include some a few AMSU leaders and panchayat members who turned violent.

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Submitted by rishiraj on Sat, 01/09/2012 - 03:15
Good news but more Bangladeshi arrest need to be done as bangladeshis are not in 1000,they are millions in Assam,so more than 50000 should get arrested and deport them to Bangladesh. Then only journalist will have peace in mind and the assamese society as a whole.
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Submitted by SP on Sun, 02/09/2012 - 12:17
When Assam Government is going to arrest and charge Baddrudin Ajmal for inciting violence, supporting terrorism, wrecking social harmony and accepting illegal money from ISI.

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