Published on : 09 Oct 2025, 7:31 am

Guwahati: Amid growing public anger over an alleged custodial death , Tamarhat Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Kapil Bora was sent to Dhubri District Jail late on October 8. He appeared before a Judicial Magistrate at night and entered the jail around 11:40 pm, drawing criticism over the secrecy surrounding the process.

The case involves the death of Monohar Roy from Mespara village, who reportedly sustained injuries during detention on September 28 alongside two others over a wage dispute with local contractor Habibul Sheikh. Villagers allege the men were beaten in custody before being released in critical condition, with Roy dying soon after.

The incident has triggered widespread protests across Tamarhat, with demonstrators blocking

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