Guwahati : Tension gripped parts of Tamulpur in Assam following a late-night incident of alleged poll-related violence in Panbari village under the 43 Tamulpur Assembly constituency, where three workers of the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) sustained serious gunshot injuries.

According to local sources, the violence erupted during a confrontation reportedly linked to the alleged distribution of cash from a vehicle by individuals said to be associated with a candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The situation escalated quickly, and gunfire was allegedly opened during the altercation.

The injured have been identified as Dharanidhar Boro, Raju Boro, and Dinesh Boro, all said to be affiliated with the UPPL. They were initially taken to a nearby medical facility before being shifted to the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital in Guwahati for advanced treatment. Hospital sources described their condition as critical.

UPPL president and Lok Sabha MP Pramod Boro visited the site of the incident to assess the situation and interact with local residents.

The episode has further intensified political tensions in the constituency amid the ongoing Assam Assembly elections. Political parties have raised concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation, with demands for a comprehensive probe and stricter security arrangements in vulnerable areas.