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I<\/span>n a tragic turn of events, a resident of Golaghat<\/a>, Baba Shyam, fell victim to a police gunshot, succumbing to his injuries after being under medical care for 12 days in a local hospital. The incident has stirred up intense debate and concerns about police procedures and use of force in the region.<\/p>\n The unfortunate incident took place on April 30 in Kumarpatti, Golaghat where Baba Shyam was alleged to have attacked two individuals with a sharp weapon. As the situation escalated, the police, in an attempt to control the situation, reportedly fired shots, one of which hit Baba Shyam. He was immediately rushed to the hospital for emergency care where he remained in treatment for the following 12 days.<\/p>\n The shocking incident has led to a wave of unrest among the local residents of Kumarpatti. Questions are being raised about the police’s use of firearms, the legal backing for such actions, and the lack of accountability in the aftermath. Baba Shyam’s family and local residents are now demanding answers, and the situation has escalated into an intense debate over the police’s right to fire at a citizen.<\/p>\n According to Baba Shyam’s family and local residents, he was suffering from mental health issues. His unfortunate demise has raised serious questions about the treatment of individuals with mental health disorders and the responsibilities of law enforcement agencies in dealing with such situations.<\/p>\n In wake of the tragic incident, Baba Shyam’s family and local residents are demanding justice and accountability from the police force. They are seeking answers as to why Baba Shyam was shot instead of being taken into custody, and who gave the police the authority to open fire. The incident has ignited public outrage against the police, with the local residents demanding the government take responsibility for the family’s sustenance and well-being.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a tragic turn of events, a resident of Golaghat, Baba Shyam, fell victim to a police gunshot, succumbing to his injuries after being under medical care for 12 days in a local hospital. The incident has stirred up intense debate and concerns about police procedures and use of force in the region. 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