Guwahati, June 8 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: Several individuals, including a police officer, media personnel, and anti-drug activist Jitendra Saloi, were injured on June 7 after a confrontation escalated into violence during an anti-drug protest in the Arya Nagar area of Guwahati.

Residents had initially gathered in the Sarabbhati-Arya Nagar locality to raise concerns over alleged illegal ganja trade in the neighbourhood. However, tensions reportedly rose when discussions during the gathering turned toward identifying suspected individuals, triggering a clash between two groups present at the site.

The situation quickly spiralled out of control, leaving multiple people injured on both sides. A vehicle was also vandalised amid the unre...