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.