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Crime
Award-winning filmmaker Dominic Sangma reportedly assaulted near FTII campus in Arunachal Pradesh
✍️ Hub News
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 12:31 PM
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National Award-winning director Dominic Sangma was allegedly attacked near the FTII campus in Arunachal Pradesh, according to Hub News. Police have been alerted and an investigation is underway.
Renowned filmmaker Dominic Sangma, who has won a National Film Award, was reportedly assaulted in the vicinity of an FTII campus located in Arunachal Pradesh, Hub News reported. The incident took place on a public road close to the campus premises, and witnesses say the attack appeared unprovoked.
Local police were informed immediately after the alleged assault. Officers arrived at the scene, recorded statements from bystanders, and have opened a formal case. No serious injuries have been confirmed, and Sangma was taken to a nearby medical facility for a routine check-up.
Sangma is best known for his critically acclaimed films that explore indigenous cultures of Northeast India. While the motive behind the attack remains unclear, authorities have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
The police have pledged a thorough investigation and have assured the film community that they will pursue all leads to identify the perpetrators. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of artists traveling in remote regions of the country.
Local police were informed immediately after the alleged assault. Officers arrived at the scene, recorded statements from bystanders, and have opened a formal case. No serious injuries have been confirmed, and Sangma was taken to a nearby medical facility for a routine check-up.
Sangma is best known for his critically acclaimed films that explore indigenous cultures of Northeast India. While the motive behind the attack remains unclear, authorities have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
The police have pledged a thorough investigation and have assured the film community that they will pursue all leads to identify the perpetrators. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of artists traveling in remote regions of the country.