GUWAHATI: An Assamese youth who worked as a pavement trader was allegedly beaten and stabbed inside a shop in Fancy Bazar here, police said.
The allegations were made against the owner and employees of Bombay Beauty Bazar, a business establishment in Fancy Bazar. The owner was from Delhi.
The youth was allegedly dragged into the shop at night and repeatedly assaulted by a group of five people, including the owner.
The incident triggered tension in the area. Panbazar police reached the spot and brought the situation under control.
Police apprehended the alleged attackers and rescued the seriously injured youth, who was sent to hospital for treatment.
