Assam: Five arrested in connection with Guwahati businessman's murder in Bajali

PATHSALA: In a significant breakthrough, police in Bajali district of Assam have arrested five individuals linked to the murder of a businessman from Guwahati.

The deceased, identified as 33-year-old Ibrahim Ali, was killed in the Dhumarpur area of Bajali district of Assam on July 01.

The incident occurred while Ibrahim Ali was returning home with his mother, Shahera Khatun, from a nearby warehouse, located just 100 meters from their residence.

The assailants not only murdered Ibrahim but also severely injured his mother.

The entire assault was captured on a CCTV camera installed in front of their house.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Manohar Ali, Eyakub Ali, Saidul Islam, Joynul Abedin, and MD Saher Ali.

According to Assam police, Manohar Ali is believed to be the mastermind behind the crime.

The suspects were apprehended from a hotel in the Paltan Bazaar area of Guwahati in Assam.

Bajali SP, Ajagwran Basumatary, stated, "We have obtained CCTV footage which helped us arrest all the accused from Guwahati. The victim was killed with a sharp weapon and a gun. The motive behind the murder appears to be a land dispute."

Ismile Hussain, the elder brother of the deceased, shared his account of the incident, saying, "A group of six people came to kill me, but they mistakenly killed my brother while he was returning home with our mother. They shot and stabbed my brother. The entire incident was caught on the CCTV camera in front of our house."

He also mentioned that the family had received multiple death threats over a land dispute and had informed the police about the potential suspects.

The family further alleged that the killers were involved in drug smuggling and other criminal activities.

Following the incident, the police registered a case under Patacharkuchi Case No. 1380/3 103(1) /109/18(2)/190 /329(4) BNS and Section 25(1) (A)/27/35 of the Arms Act.