{
  "id": 1310386,
  "title": "Assam Cop Killed In Hit-and-Run During Naka Checking; 6 Arrested, Drug Trafficking Link Probed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/assam-cop-killed-in-hit-and-run-during-naka-checking-6-arrested-drug",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T16:41:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/assam-cop-killed-in-hit-and-run-during-naka-checking-6-arrested-drug-trafficking-link-probed"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 14 in Assam's Dima Hasao district, hit-and-run incident killed Sub-Inspector Nabajit Das, who was checking for illegal activities. Six persons were arrested in connection with the fatal hit-and-run at Laisong, and police are probing a possible link between the vehicle involved and a drug-trafficking case. The vehicle, bearing registration number AS-02-AJ-4335, was reportedly driven by the accused and later recovered from the Laisong area. The driver and other occupants allegedly fled the spot. Police are searching for the two others linked to the incident, who are still absconding. The Dima Hasao Police paid tribute to SI Nabajit Das, who died while performing official duty.",
  "summary": "Guwahati: Six persons have been arrested in connection with the fatal hit-and-run at Laisong in Assam’s Dima Hasao district on August 14 night that claimed the life of Sub-Inspector Nabajit Das, in-charge of the Laisong Police Outpost. Police are also probing a possible link between the vehicle involved and a drug-trafficking case. According to Senior Superintendent of Police Ripunjoy Kakoti, the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Sub-Inspector Nabajit Das killed in hit-and-run on August 14",
    "Six arrested in connection with fatal incident at Laisong",
    "Drug trafficking link being probed by police"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}