Assam police yesterday arrested the prime accused in the lynching of a Meghalaya youth at a rehabilitation centre in Goalpara. The centre has also been sealed by authorities today.
The accused identified as Mridul Islam alias Dipak is the owner of New Life Foundation located at Nayapara, Goalpara.
According to reports, Islam went into hiding since the Meghalaya youth was beaten to death at the rehab centre.
It may be noted that on July 4, police apprehended eight individuals allegedly involved in the case. Identified as Niksamseng Marak, the youth from Meghalaya was among three detained by Krishnai Police on June 2 in possession of drugs during a crackdown.
Subsequently, all three were placed in the New Life Foundation rehab centre in Goalpara. On the night of July 3, Niksamseng Marak was found dead in the rehab centre.
Initially, it seemed to be a suicide case. However, the footage captured on CCTV cameras revealed that Marak had been lynched by workers and other inmates of the de-addiction centre.
Following the CCTV evidence, Goalpara Sadar Police initiated a thorough investigation into the matter and arrested eight persons. Six of the arrested – Pranjyoti Nath, Hanif Ali, Jintu Chakraborty, Mohsen Khan, Kunal Das, and Dhanmoina Banikya – were sent to jail.
