(1.) Mauza Sangamari Pathar is a small village. It is situated within P.S. Dobaka in the District of Nagaon in the State of Assam. The residents are principally agriculturists. Madhabtoli is a neighbouring village. Appellants are the residents thereof.
(2.) Taheruddin PW-2 was a resident of Changmazi Patghar. The distance between two villages is about one mile. He had been living in a house consisting of four rooms; each situated in different corners abutting a big court yard measuring 20' x 40'.
(3.) The incident occurred soon after the demolition of Babri Masjid. A communal riot had taken place. Curfew was imposed.