Assam Sub‑Inspector Killed in Naka Check Hit-and-Run, Six Arrested
Investigators are tracing remaining suspects, verifying the vehicle's ownership tied to Juria, probing a suspected drug‑trafficking link.
Overview
- A vehicle struck and killed Sub‑Inspector Nabajit Das while he was conducting a naka checkpoint on Friday, August 14, in Laisong and he later died in the line of duty.
- Police recovered the car bearing registration AS-02-AJ-4335 from the Laisong area and launched searches after the driver and other occupants fled the scene.
- Law enforcement have arrested six people so far and say two additional suspects remain absconding as officers intensify efforts to locate them.
- Investigators are examining the car's ownership, which police say is reportedly linked to Abdul Quddus of Juria in Nagaon, and are probing a possible connection to a drug‑trafficking case.
- Local police units and student organisations held tributes and urged a swift, thorough inquiry, raising expectations of fast charges and increased scrutiny of checkpoint safety and anti‑smuggling operations.