Assam: Youth found dead in Tezpur, family accuses friends of murder

Guwahati: A young man was found dead near his house in Tezpur, Assam on Thursday morning.

As per reports, the deceased identified as Fairul Islam was found dead in a paddy field near his residence.

Fairul, who was reportedly scheduled to travel to Arunachal Pradesh with two friends, was discovered dead in the field close to his home.

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His family has lodged a complaint accusing his companions behind his death.

The two were identified as Islam Ali and Razek Ali.

The family of the deceased alleged that they murdered Fairul over a mere Rs 7,000.

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After the body was found, locals apprehended the two accused after a brief pursuit and handed them over to the Tezpur police.

The police detained Islam Ali and Rezek and an investigation into the alleged murder is currently underway.