28/04/2026
🟥 PRESS NOTE | Namsai Update News
On 27.04.2026 at around 10:15 PM, an undertrial prisoner namely Biru Kharia (35), S/o Late Tetonath Kharia, resident of Lathao, PS Namsai, District Namsai (A.P.), permanent address Vill. Tongona Jagoni, PO/PS Tongona, District Tinsukia (Assam), was found hanging inside the Police Lock-up at Namsai Police Station.
The deceased was in police custody in connection with Namsai PS Case No. 20/2026 U/S 103(1) BNS, registered on 26.04.2026 based on an FIR lodged by Shri Sukra Kharia regarding the death of Late Pujamani Kharia. He had been arrested, medically examined, and remanded to 5 days police custody by the competent court.
Soon after the incident, senior officials including SDPO Namsai, DySP (HQ), Executive Magistrate, and Medical Officer from District Hospital Namsai reached the spot and completed all legal formalities. The body was shifted to the District Hospital morgue in the presence of officials, and the entire process was videographed.
A UD Case No. 07/2026 U/S 194 BNSS dated 28.04.2026 has been registered. Inquest and post-mortem examination were conducted by a board of doctors under full videography as per procedure. The body has been handed over to the family members.
Investigation is currently underway to ascertain the exact circumstances of the incident. Meanwhile, two police personnel/officers have been placed under suspension and departmental proceedings have been initiated.