Guwahati, 1st March: Swati Bidhan Baruah, a transgender advocate from Guwahati, Assam, has claimed to have filed a rape case against a man found dead in his Pandu residence on May 29, 2023.
The deceased, identified as Mansur Alam, was taken into custody by the All Woman Police, Pan Bazar, under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
Subsequently, Mansur was granted bail, leading to a contested legal battle initiated by Swati Bidhan Baruah.
The family of Mansur Alam accused Swati Bidhan Baruah of developing an illicit relationship with the deceased, leading to turmoil.
Allegations of mental anguish inflicted by Baruah on Mansur over an extended period emerged, further complicating the situation. In response, an enraged mob vandalized Baruah’s home and set fire to documents, prompting intervention from Jalukbari police.
The escalating tension led to the arrest of Swati Bidhan Baruah by Jalukbari police, who then transferred her to the All Women Police, Pan Bazar.
The situation in Maligaon remained heated, prompting law enforcement to take swift action to maintain order.
As investigations continue, the incident underscores the complexities surrounding allegations and retaliation in the community.