Guwahati, 1st August: A breakthrough has been made in the murder case of an Assam Home Guard jawan in Kokrajhar district as the police apprehended two individuals linked to the heinous crime.
A police team conducted a successful operation and arrested the two accused, Banipas Hembrem and Phillip Tudu, from Runikhata village in Chirang district.
The jawan, Basudev Kisku, tragically lost his life after being viciously attacked with a sharp object multiple times. His lifeless body was found on the roadside with severe injury marks, leaving the community in shock and grief.
Basudev Kisku, hailing from Gurubhasha Ravanghat village in Chirang district, was deputed at the Bengtal police station in Chirang. On Sunday, he visited his hometown to participate in a football game. During the evening, he received a call from an unidentified individual, suspected to be one of the accused, requesting a meeting at Dablegaon of Amguri, Kokrajhar.
Hours later, the devastating discovery of his lifeless body led to the launch of a thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Upon interrogation, the arrested duo confessed to committing the murder, revealing that it was driven by an alleged love affair.
As the investigation continues, the public demands swift justice for the deceased jawan and calls for measures to ensure the safety and security of those who serve and protect our communities.
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