Guwahati, April 9: Seven people were detained in connection with election-related violence at two locations in Assam, officials confirmed on Thursday.

Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Akhilesh Kumar Singh said clashes broke out in Tamulpur and Sivasagar on Wednesday night, just hours before polling began. “We got reports of a clash between two groups at Tamulpur last night. Police reached the spot immediately and tried to control the crowd. When they did not listen, a few rounds were fired in the air to disperse the mob,” Singh stated. Four people were arrested from the site.

In Sivasagar, two to three members of a political party were attacked, leading to the detention of three individuals. Akhil Gogoi, contesting from the Sibsagar seat, alleged that BJP nominee Kushal Dowari was behind the incident, claiming that two people were injured and vehicles damaged.

Meanwhile, minor clashes erupted at polling stations in Sribhumi, Golaghat and Nagaon districts, often due to heavy rush and disputes over queue-breaking. In places like Patharkandi, Merapani and Raha, supporters of ruling and opposition parties clashed, but police intervened swiftly to restore order.