Assam Police forms SIT to probe Bir Lachit Sena leader’s death, 5 detained

According to The Assam Tribune, the Assam Police have officially constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a thorough probe into the recent death of a prominent leader from the Bir Lachit Sena. Authorities have confirmed that five individuals have been detained in connection with the ongoing investigation, as police work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

In the wake of the death, leadership within the Bir Lachit Sena has publicly raised concerns regarding the potential involvement of external elements. The organization has alleged that there are links to jihadi sleeper-cells involving the key accused, and they have formally urged state authorities to verify these claims as part of the broader criminal investigation. The group has maintained that the death was not an isolated incident but part of a larger, coordinated threat.

The formation of the SIT follows mounting pressure from local groups and civil society members who have demanded a transparent and expedited inquiry. While police officials have acknowledged the sensitivity of the case and the allegations brought forward by the Bir Lachit Sena, they have stated that the investigation will follow all legal protocols to uncover the facts. Further updates are expected as the SIT begins its forensic analysis and interrogations of the detained suspects.