Guwahati: The janaza (funeral) for Shah Alam Talukdar, the prime accused in the Ranjit Bora Murder Case, who passed away from bullet wounds after being shot by police, will be performed at his home in Hajo.
The councilor of Hajo’s Dampur Marina Begum reached Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) and identified the body of Shah Alam in the presence of Magistrate.
After identifying the body, Marina Begum said, “On behalf of the village I came for the sake of humanity. The law is doing its job in the matter.”
She further said, “Shah Alam came to Guwahati after completing his degree. Village people knew that he had a school.”
She added that tests would be conducted to determine whether or not he had gun powder on his hands. The forensic department has received samples to examine.
Shah Alam Talukdar escaped from custody earlier today and was shot dead by police.
The wife of murdered businessman Ranjit Bora had praised Assam police after the incident when the prime accused in the murder case was killed.
“After three long months, justice has been finally served. I can now live in peace,” she told reporters.
She also praised Assam police and chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for their proactive efforts to combat crime and malefactors in the state.