India, Aug. 10 -- Tensions flared along an inter-state border when at least eight residents of Assam were injured on Monday as miscreants from Arunachal Pradesh opened fire along the border in Dhemaji district.

According to officials, the injured were admitted to Gogamukh Rural Hospital, reported news agency PTI.

Furthermore, seven of the injured Assam residents were later referred to Dhemaji Civil Hospital in a critical condition.

An official clarified that the incident occurred when the miscreants from across the border opened indiscriminate fire targeting the Assam residents.

According to the senior official, the shooting happened at Mingmang Basti along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in the morning.

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