DIBRUGARH, Jan 16: Hundreds of members of the tea tribe community staged a protest at Lahowal police station on Thursday, demanding justice for a 22-year-old girl who was allegedly raped and murdered.
The victim’s body, bearing signs of severe injuries, was discovered floating in the Sessa River on January 13, four days after she was reported missing.
According to family members, the girl had last been seen on January 9 with Barun Murah, a resident of Timona in Lahowal, with whom she had a relationship. The crime reportedly took place in the Bakul Maj Gaon Chapori Line area.
“My sister went out with Barun Murah on January 9 and never returned. We found her body floating in the river on January 13. We suspect she was raped and murdered by Barun,” the victim’s sister alleged.
The protesters accused the police of negligence and inaction, claiming their delay in addressing the missing person report enabled the crime.
“Had the police acted swiftly on the missing complaint, this tragedy could have been averted. Why wasn’t immediate action taken?” said an enraged protester.
On Thursday, the victim’s family lodged an FIR at Lahowal police station. Responding to the outcry, Additional Superintendent of Police (HQ) Nirmal Ghosh stated, “We have arrested the accused and begun interrogation. A case has been registered, and the investigation is ongoing. We are also awaiting the post-mortem report.”
The incident has sparked outrage within the community, with demands for swift justice and accountability.
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