Man with learning difficulties dies after BSF ‘assault' in Cachar
Cachar district
died after being allegedly assaulted by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel near the India-Bangladesh border on Friday night, sparking protests and unrest in the Katigorah area.
The deceased, identified as Nirmal Roy, a resident of Amtola under Katigorah police station, was reportedly found critically injured near the border road in the Kinnakhal area, close to where BSF troops were on patrol. He was rushed to Katigorah Model Hospital and later referred to Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), where he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday morning.
Following his death, hundreds of locals gathered outside the Katigorah police station and the circle office, raising slogans against the BSF and demanding justice.
Protesters alleged that Roy, who lived alone and was known to wander around the locality, was picked up by BSF jawans around 1:30 am and beaten up without any provocation.
Residents of several villages in the border belt of Katigorah staged demonstrations through the day, alleging that BSF personnel frequently harass locals during night patrols. Tension remains high in Kinnakhal and adjacent areas.
A senior Cachar district police official said, "We are looking into the allegations.
An autopsy has been conducted and we are awaiting the report", he added.
The body of the victim reached home on Saturday evening from the SMCH, a source said.
There has been no official response from the BSF regarding the incident as of Saturday evening. A senior BSF official, along with Assam Police personnel, visited the place of the incident on Saturday afternoon.
Roy, reportedly had a history of mental illness. Locals claim he posed no threat and was often seen walking along the border roads. His death has sparked widespread outrage, with villagers demanding accountability and a thorough probe into the alleged custodial violence.
Security has been tightened in the border villages under Katigorah police station limits to prevent any escalation of tension. Police said they are monitoring the situation closely.
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