52,560 killed in crimes during Cong rule in Assam: Govt
A total of 52,560 persons lost their lives in various crimes in the state during the 15-year-long Congress rule in Assam, state Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said on Monday. Of these, 20,269 people died in murder cases, while 2,592 were killed by extremists, he added. Patowary further said 2,502 people had lost their lives during the current BJP rule.