Guwahati, July 29 -- A man suspected of involvement in illegal deforestation was allegedly killed in firing by forest personnel inside Raimona National Park in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Wednesday, triggering tension in the nearby Sarlpara area.

The deceased has been identified as Phungkha Basumatary. According to preliminary information, the incident occurred in the Athiabari Range of the national park during an operation by forest officials against alleged illegal activities inside the protected forest.

Officials suspect Basumatary was involved in unlawful tree felling when forest personnel opened fire. He reportedly sustained bullet injuries and is believed to have died at the scene.

However, authorities had not recovered the bod...