Assam: Man killed during drunken brawl in Guwahati, accused absconding

A 40-year-old man, identified as Tabu Das, lost his life after being brutally assaulted during Holi celebrations at Bhairab Baba Path in Bengali Basti, Basistha, Guwahati, Assam on March 15.

The prime suspect, identified as Bekra alias Shankar Biswas, is currently on the run.

According to police reports, the altercation took place while a group of individuals was consuming alcohol. What began as a heated argument soon turned violent, leading Bekra to attack Tabu Das, inflicting fatal injuries.

Speaking to the media, Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Mrinal Deka stated, “The incident occurred under the influence of alcohol when an argument escalated into a violent assault. Despite efforts to rush the victim to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), he succumbed to his injuries on the way.”

Key Developments:
The deceased has been identified as Tabu Das (40).
The prime accused, Bekra alias Shankar Biswas, is absconding.
Two individuals, Nripendra Chandra Biswas and Subhash Roy, have been detained for questioning.
All four—Tabu Das, Bekra, Nripendra Chandra Biswas, and Subhash Roy—were consuming alcohol together before the argument erupted.

The situation escalated, leading Bekra to physically assault Tabu Das, resulting in his death.
Currently, Guwahati police have launched a manhunt for the accused, and further investigations are underway.