An investigation into the death of Sub-Inspector Nabajit Das in Assam's Dima Hasao district has led law enforcement agencies to uncover a potential link to an illicit drug trafficking ring, resulting in the arrest of five individuals. Das, who was posted as the officer-in-charge at the Laisong police patrol post under Mahur Police Station, lost his life after being struck by a vehicle during late-night checking duties on the eve of Independence Day.
Key Arrests and Main Suspect's Identity
Following the hit-and-run incident, police teams launched widespread raids across multiple locations, leading to the apprehension of five suspects currently held in custody. Authorities identified the prime accused as Selim Uddin, who is suspected of running a wholesale narcotics distribution network originating from Juria in Nagaon district. Alongside Selim Uddin, security forces detained four of his close relatives and associates to break the operational chain of the criminal network.
Family Members and Associates Taken into Custody
The four other individuals taken into police custody include Selim Uddin’s brother, Mohidul Islam, and his father, Abdul Kuddus Farazi. Investigators also arrested two key operational associates from different areas of Juria: Muffazzol Islam, a resident of Boriguri, and Ruksana Khatun, also known as Pinki, from Kadamoni Pathar. All five individuals are undergoing rigorous interrogation as law enforcement officials gather evidence regarding their specific roles in both the narcotics trade and the circumstances surrounding the officer's fatal collision.
Probing Targeted Attack Angles and Hospital Timeline
Investigators are examining whether the fatal vehicle impact was an intentional targeted attack aimed at neutralizing Sub-Inspector Das. The 38-year-old officer, who hailed from Udalguri district, was actively conducting routine naka-checking operations when the oncoming vehicle collided with him and immediately sped away from the scene. Das sustained severe injuries in the impact and was rushed to Haflong Civil Hospital for emergency medical intervention, where attending doctors pronounced him dead on arrival. Authorities suspect his strict enforcement of routine vehicle inspections presented a direct threat to the regional contraband smuggling routes, prompting further probe into the motive behind the fatal strike.
