Shillong, July 9: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has requested the intervention of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to launch a probe into the death of Niksamseng Ch Marak, who died under suspicious circumstances at a rehab centre in Goalpara in Assam.
Have sought the intervention of CM @himantabiswa to constitute a probe into the alleged murder of Niksamseng Ch Marak at a rehab centre in Goalpara. I would like to extend my gratitude to NPYF for taking up this cause, which is of great importance to our community. pic.twitter.com/ZqMEjmGLRB
— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) July 9, 2024
In a letter sent on Tuesday, CM Conrad stated that Niksamseng Ch Marak was arrested by Assam police on July 2. According to family members, he was found dead two days later (July 4, 2024) in the rehab centre, bearing severe injury marks including a deep knife cut on the left side of his face, burns, and severe injuries on the chin, hips, and legs.
Conrad further informed that the family alleges the rehab centre, named “New Life Foundation Centre, Nayapara, Goalpara,” claimed it was a suicide.
He emphasized that these injuries indicate Niksamseng was subjected to brutal torture, beatings, and stabbing inside the facility.
“I request you to immediately investigate the incident, as desired by the family, to ensure justice. The family has filed an FIR regarding the incident, and your prompt intervention in constituting an inquiry will be greatly appreciated,” Conrad stated in the letter.
7 accused arrested
Meanwhile, based on a complaint lodged by Achik State People’s Front (ASPF) and Garo Jatiya Parishad (GJP), police have registered a case bearing number 88/24 under section 103(1)/ 238-3(5) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and arrested seven persons in this connection.
The care taker of the rehab, Jintu Chakravorty (24), son of Abinash Chakravorty, Paikan under Krishnai police station in Goalpara, has been charged as the prime suspect and has been remanded to police custody for further investigation.
The other accused are: Prasenjit Nath (23) son of Manik Nath, Bapuji Nagar, Goalpara; Hanif Ali (28), son of Late Hamed ali, Kismatpur, Goalpara; Dhanmaina Banikya (38), son of Durlav Banikya, Durga Mandir, Ananda Nagar, Goalpara; Mohsen Khan, son of Mehmud Khan, Bapuji Nagar, Goalpara and Kunal Das (23), son of Achyut Das, Boro Bazar, Goalpara.
A minor boy was also arrested in connection with the case and he has been shifted to a juvenile centre in Goalpara.
Moreover, one person, who was also injured, was undergoing treatment in Goalpara Civil Hospital. He will be arrested soon. Two other accused are reportedly absconding.
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