Assam police constable shoots colleague dead with service rifle

The accused, identified as Dipak Kakati, shot dead Gakul Basumatary at the station with his service rifle, the superintendent of police informed

Updated on: Dec 6, 2022, 13:06:14 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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The Assam Police on Tuesday arrested a constable for allegedly shooting his colleague dead with his service rifle in the wee hours of the day, officials confirmed.

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According to the police, the incident took place at Sonari police station in Charaideo district early on Tuesday.

The accused, identified as Dipak Kakati, shot dead Gakul Basumatary at the station with his service rifle, the superintendent of police informed.

“The incident took place when Kakati went to relieve Basumatary, who was on night duty, and take charge. Both constables are from the 9th battalion of Assam Police,” a senior district police official said on conditions of anonymity.

“We have no idea what led to the incident. Basumatary was bleeding heavily when he was taken to the nearby hospital but he succumbed on the way,” he added.

Kakati has been arrested and officials have also seized the murder weapon.

The body of Basumatary has been sent for post mortem and an investigation is underway.

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A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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