Assam: AICSU condemns Tinsukia monk’s alleged murder, demands high-level probe

Digboi: The All India Chakma Students’ Union (AICSU) has condemned the death of the head monk of Inthem Buddhist Monastery in P.S. Pangree, Margherita Sub-Division in Assam's Tinsukia district, in what is considered a suspected murder case.

The monk was found dead under suspicious circumstances, causing widespread grief and concern among local residents and the Buddhist community.

Describing the incident as a “barbaric assault” on the sanctity of Buddhist monastic life, AICSU expressed sorrow and extended solidarity to the monks of the monastery and the broader Buddhist community.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the organisation urged the Assam government and law enforcement agencies to take immediate and decisive action.

It demanded the swift identification and arrest of all individuals involved in the killing and called for a high-level, impartial, and time-bound investigation led by senior police officials.

AICSU also stressed the need for a special monitoring committee to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the investigation process.

The organisation further requested that the accused be tried in a designated fast-track court, with the strictest punishment handed down.

It emphasized the importance of enhancing security measures at Buddhist monasteries and other religious institutions in the region to prevent similar incidents.

Additionally, AICSU highlighted the need for psychological counselling and community support for monks and the families affected by the tragedy to help maintain peace and harmony.

AICSU concluded by urging the public to remain calm and united while ensuring that justice is delivered swiftly and fairly, adding, “May the departed soul attain eternal peace.”