GUWAHATI, Nov 12: A local street vendor was allegedly assaulted and stabbed after being forcibly taken inside a shop in Fancy Bazar here, police said.
The incident took place at Bombay Beauty Bazar, a commercial establishment in the busy market area.
The vendor alleged that the shop owner, who had come from Delhi, and four others forcibly dragged him into the shop and repeatedly assaulted him before stabbing him.
The incident triggered tension in the Fancy Bazar area. Panbazar Police reached the spot and brought the situation under control.
Police apprehended the accused and rescued the seriously injured youth, who was sent to hospital for treatment.
