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CBI Takes Over Probe Into Assam PWD Engineer’s Death, Names Three in FIR

Investigators allege she faced coercion over irregular billing on a Bongaigaon mini-stadium project.

Overview

  • The CBI re-registered the Bongaigaon police FIR as its own case on the Assam government's reference, following a DoPT notification on October 7.
  • Those named in the case are PWD SDO Aminul Islam, executive engineer Dinesh Medhi Sharma, and architect Debajit Sharma of Aesthetic Creations.
  • The FIR alleges the assistant engineer was forced and threatened to prepare and pass estimates and bills in an irregular manner, causing severe mental distress.
  • Days before she was found dead on July 22, Joshita Das reportedly told family about pressure from superiors and was rebuked after flagging illegitimate demands.
  • Officials say three accused were arrested earlier in the case, and the CBI-led investigation is now underway.