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| Suspect Raju Koya with Wakro Police, Lohit |
Police in Wakro have arrested an absconding suspect in connection with the Namgo murder case, cracking the case within 48 hours through coordinated investigation efforts.
The incident took place on January 26 at around 6:30 PM in Namgo Village following a violent dispute between two tea garden labourers that led to the death of Ujjal Sarkar. The accused, Raju Koya alias Montu/Totla (22), allegedly attacked the victim on the neck using a machete (dao) and escaped under the cover of darkness.
A case was registered at Wakro Police Station under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Considering the seriousness of the crime, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed under the leadership of Govind Aarangham, Officer-in-Charge of the police station.
After two days of continuous operations using technical surveillance and human intelligence inputs, police traced and apprehended the suspect on January 28. Authorities have also recovered and seized the weapon used in the crime.
The accused is a resident of Tinsukia district, Assam. Police stated that while the main accused is now in custody, further investigation is ongoing to determine the exact motive behind the fatal altercation. Officials reiterated their commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring justice in the case.
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