A road accident in Assam sparked a mob attack, killing one and injuring four, after villagers accused road workers of cattle theft.

On January 20, 2026, a road accident involving a Scorpio vehicle set off a mob attack in the Kokrajhar district of Assam, resulting in one fatality and four injuries. A confrontation, a car fire, and widespread unrest resulted from villagers accusing workers on a road construction project of stealing cattle. It was determined that the deceased, Sikhna Jwhwlao Bismit, was a contractor's son-in-law. One patient was in critical condition, and four others were admitted to the hospital. Protesters damaged public property, set fire to makeshift camps, and blocked National Highway 37. Police detained suspects, suspended mobile internet, deployed security personnel, and restored order. There is an ongoing investigation.