Baghjan, Sept. 28 -- A large number of villagers, tea garden workers, and local organization representatives gathered at Assam's Baghjan Police Station on Monday to protest the proposed transfer of Greater Baghjan to Barekuri Police Station.

They warned of a wider shutdown if the decision is not withdrawn.

The protesters demanded that Baghjan and nearby areas remain under Baghjan Police Station. They said the proposed change would make it difficult for residents to seek police assistance, especially elderly people and women at night and during the flood season.

They said Barekuri Police Station is around 20 km from several parts of Baghjan. They also referred to the area's Oil India Limited installations, oil rigs, tea gardens and fact...