Overview

• Abinash Rajak, 28, was cornered by a group during Vijayadashami celebrations after requesting a song and died from his injuries, according to police.
• Chandmari police identified the eight arrested as Raju Dutta, Gopal Das, Basant Basfor, Bishal Chakraborty, Biju Sil, Ramen Dakua, Subhendra Sekhar Roy and Baran Chakraborty.
• Investigators allege the detainees instigated the attack, attempted to damage evidence and were in an inebriated state during the incident.
• Police say three key accused are absconding with leads pointing to Meghalaya, while around 10 others also remain at large as search operations continue.
• Officers report nearby CCTV was destroyed to hinder the probe, and residents along with civil society groups have pressed for swift action.