Ruckus in Dibrugarh over the death of 3 women in a road accident, trains diverted

The situation turned chaotic in Assam's Dibrugarh after three women tea garden workers died in a tragic road accident in the Dikom locality on Monday. A speeding car mowed down the three women near the Nahartali bypass in the early morning hours. Two of them died on the spot, while another succumbed to her injuries in the hospital. Agitated public blocked the road by setting a vehicle on fire. They also attacked a police vehicle in the evening.The police later resorted to blank fire to disburse the crowd. The situation remains tense in the area. Security forces have been deployed in large numbers. No casualties have been reported during the protest. Train routes have also been affected. Kamrup Express and Rajdhani Express have been diverted due to the protest.