NIA files chargesheet against 3 Bodo militants for killing Assam police officer

The chargesheet was filed on Friday before a special NIA court against the accused persons-Bishnu Narzary, Nitul Daimary and Runiluish Daimary under several sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Indian Penal Code and Arms Act.

Published on: Mar 6, 2021, 21:24:09 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against three Bodo militants for killing a police officer in Assam in 2014.

The case was first handled by Assam Police and in 2019 the investigation was taken over by NIA. (HT PHOTO)

The chargesheet was filed on Friday before a special NIA court against the accused persons-Bishnu Narzary, Nitul Daimary and Runiluish Daimary under several sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Indian Penal Code and Arms Act.

The case pertains to an ambush by militants in January 2014 at Dhekiajuli which resulted in the death of Gulzar Hussain, the then additional superintendent of police, Sonitpur district, a civilian Anlark Basumatary and injuries to several policemen.

The case was first handled by Assam Police and in 2019 the investigation was taken over by NIA.

As per the NIA chargesheet, the ambush was carried out by the National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Songbijit (NDFB-S), a Bodo militant outfit.

Two of the accused in the present case-Bishnu Narzary and Nitul Daimary-have been convicted in another case in which Narzary has been given death sentence while Daimary has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Two other NDFB-S cadres, Kham Kham Daimary and Junu Basumatary, who were involved in the case, have already been killed in separate encounters with security forces.

Further investigation into the case is on.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Utpal Parashar
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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