A police complaint was lodged on Monday, a day after the locals staged a protest demanding action.
In his complaint, a student leader Pintu Gogoi, apprised the Golaghat superintendent of police that the local police station did not initiate any action even after the incident was brought to its notice. He warned of legal recourse if the police continued to ignore the incident. Well-known biodiversity organisation Aaranyak also demanded action.
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