Assam: Protest in Lumding over 19-year-old Saptami Debnath’s death, accused sent to judicial custody

Residents of Lumding in Assam’s Hojai district staged a protest outside Lumding Police Station following the death of 19-year-old Saptami Debnath, demanding a fair investigation and strict punishment for those found responsible.

The protesters raised slogans and called on the police and the administration to ensure that the circumstances surrounding Saptami’s death are thoroughly investigated. Some demonstrators demanded the death penalty for Rohit Das, who has been accused in connection with the case.

Das was arrested by Lumding Police in Meghalaya’s Shillong on Friday and subsequently sent to judicial custody.

The incident has triggered widespread reactions in Lumding, with residents seeking accountability and urging the authorities to establish the facts through an impartial investigation.

The circumstances surrounding Saptami’s death and the allegations against Das are subject to the ongoing investigation. Any determination of guilt and subsequent punishment will be governed by the judicial process and applicable law.

Residents have continued to demand justice for Saptami as the police investigation proceeds.