Guwahati, July 29, 2024 — The town of Dhupdhara in Goalpara district is grappling with heightened tensions after a violent altercation over a stolen bike resulted in the death of Gautam Kalita on July 24.
Witnesses reported that the conflict began with a heated argument among three individuals over the alleged theft of a bike. Accusations were exchanged, with one man being accused of selling the stolen vehicle. The situation quickly spiraled out of control, culminating in a brutal assault.
A bystander, who requested anonymity, described the scene: “Three people were arguing intensely about a stolen bike, accusing one of them of selling it. I was sitting nearby, observing the whole scene. They demanded that he reveal where he had sold the bike. I offered to accompany two of them, and together we went to confront the accused. Eventually, they beat him to death.”
Gautam Kalita, suspected of being involved in the bike theft, was initially picked up and taken to Baghdoba, where two individuals severely assaulted him. Despite being swiftly transported to Guwahati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) for urgent treatment, Kalita’s condition deteriorated, necessitating a transfer to Kalyani Hospital in Boko. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries, leaving the community in shock and mourning.
Authorities are actively investigating the incident and are working to bring those responsible to justice. The violent turn of events has significantly heightened tensions in the area, as residents struggle to come to terms with the tragedy.
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