Tensions in Assam after BJP leader killed; accused names machete as murder weapon
The recovery of the body triggered protests in Chagalmowa, Bazaricherra and adjoining areas, with incidents of vandalism and arson also being reported.
Tensions escalated in Assam's Sribhumi district following the discovery of the body of 52-year-old BJP booth president, Bikash Ranjan Dhar, on Friday. Dhar had been missing for nearly two days before his body was found near a pond in Jogichhara, close to the Assam-Tripura border, according to police reports.Dhar's disappearance began on August 12 when he left his home on a motorcycle.
His family reported him missing after not being able to reach him. Six people have been apprehended in connection with the murder, with one of the accused admitting to using a machete as the weapon during questioning, police stated.Adj. Superintendent of Police (Crime) Trinayan Bhuyan explained that the investigation started based on a missing person report filed by Dhar's family.
His body was discovered near a pond in Jogichhara, and based on this information, they traced the accused individuals. Preliminary investigations suggest the murder was a result of personal enmity. The two key accused are aged 24 and 30.The police officer added that one of the accused attempted to escape during the investigation and attacked a police constable with a sharp object.
In response, the police fired, injuring the accused in the left leg before apprehending him.Heavy protests ensued following the discovery of Dhar's body in Chagalmowa, Bazaricherra, and neighboring areas. Reports of vandalism and arson were made from several locations, leading authorities to impose prohibitory orders under BNSS Section 163. However, the situation has since been brought under control.
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