Guwahati, 5th June: The brutal murder of Aditya Bhumij, a 20-year-old student from Ledo ITI, has ignited outrage and demands for justice in the local community and among fellow students. On Wednesday, more than 500 residents from Purana Line Namdang Tea Estate and students from Ledo ITI converged at the Margherita police station, demanding stringent action against the perpetrators.
Aditya Bhumij’s lifeless body was discovered near the McLeod Russell Company Namdang Tea Estate on the night of June 1st, sending shockwaves through the community. Described as a loyal friend by his colleagues, Aditya’s untimely death has left a deep void. The community is calling for justice and demands that the three accused—Albert Chetry, Dev Paik, and Gaurav Kumar—face either capital punishment or life imprisonment.
Under the leadership of Officer-in-Charge Protap Gogoi, the Margherita police have swiftly arrested the three suspects in connection with the murder. The tragic sequence of events unfolded when Aditya left his home around 8:00 pm, responding to a call from his friends, Pranjal Jyoti Sharma and Ujjal Sonowal. While the group was reportedly socializing in the garden, an altercation with Chetry, Paik, and Kumar ensued. Although Sharma and Sonowal managed to flee, Aditya fell victim to a violent assault with stones and a machete.
Expressing profound grief over her son’s untimely demise, Aditya’s mother recounted the harrowing ordeal of his forcible abduction from their home. Local resident Ajay Tanti has appealed to the Margherita sub-divisional administration and police to take urgent action to ensure swift justice for Aditya.
The tragic incident has shed light on the escalating issue of substance abuse among youth in the Margherita sub-division, contributing to a surge in criminal activities. Aditya’s mortal remains were transported to Tinsukia for postmortem examination and were subsequently returned for his final rites on Sunday night. Meanwhile, the police are diligently interrogating Sharma and Sonowal to glean further insights into the unfortunate incident.
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