Digboi, April 8 -- Tension prevails in 81 Sadiya Assembly constituency after an alleged incident of arson during the pre-poll silence period in Kakopathar early on Wednesday.

According to reports, unidentified miscreants set fire to a four-wheeler and a granary in the early hours of Wednesday.

Victim Sanjay Gowala, whose four-wheeler and grain storage were destroyed in the fire, said the family has no known enmity with anyone and suspects foul play.

Family members alleged a possible political angle, stating they are supporters of the BJP and had hosted a meeting at their residence on April 7 in support of party candidate Bolin Chetia, shortly before the silence period came into effect.

"We suspect the incident may be linked to the mee...