Prime Suspect Tafazul Islam Dies After Escape in Assam's Nagaon District

Aug 24, 2024, 03:12 AM

In a tragic development in Assam's Nagaon district, the prime suspect in the alleged gang rape of a 14-year-old girl, Tafazul Islam, died after reportedly escaping police custody and jumping into a pond. The incident occurred during a police-led scene reconstruction of the crime in Dhing. The case has sparked widespread protests in the region. The police had earlier arrested Islam in connection with the case, which involves the alleged rape by three individuals.