AASU Leader Murder: Accused Asif Khan Dies in Assam Encounter, 'Love Jihad' Slogans Raised

Assam Police say Asif Khan was killed in an encounter after allegedly using a sharp weapon to murder an AASU leader. The accused was arrested before being taken to recover the weapon; police claim he tried to escape and opened fire. His cousin remains critically injured. Locals protested and blamed love jihad, while the investigation continues.