Dibrugarh, Jan 7: A former police officer was shot dead by a Sub-Inspector of Dibrugarh police station in Assam’s Dhemaji district on Saturday.

According to reports, Alok Konwar, working as a Sub- Inspector at Dibrugarh Police Station, allegedly killed retired Police officer, Amulya Barua with his service pistol.

As per information, Alok Konwar left Dibrugarh on Saturday morning after emergency night duty, reached Dhemaji and allegedly fired three rounds at Amulya Barua, who was a retired police officer from Arunachal Pradesh.

Police suspects that the incident might have taken place due to their personal disputes.

“Alok Kumar has already surrendered before police after committing the crime. We have launched investigation into the case,” said a police official.

In a similar incident, a police constable was shot dead on December 6 in Assam’s Charaideo district by his colleague. According to reports, constable Deepak Kakoti allegedly shot dead his college Gokul Basumatary.