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Peace rally at Haflong

By Monosh Hojai |

A Peace rally was held Tuesday morning at Haflong against the brutal killing of engineer Rajib Kumar Pathak. The rally was organised under the banner of Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC). Students, Teachers and various government employees also participated in the rally. Pathak was shot dead by unidentified Gunmen in his office in Haflong on November 22.

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