Laisong hit-and-run: Police outpost in-charge killed, two arrested

Two persons have been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident at Laisong in Assam’s Dima Hasao district that claimed the life of Sub-Inspector Nabajit Das, the in-charge of the Laisong Police Outpost, police said.

The incident occurred when Das was conducting naka checking along with other police personnel. He was allegedly hit by a vehicle bearing registration number AS 02 J 4335.

Following the incident, police recovered the vehicle from the Laisong area. The driver and other persons associated with the vehicle had reportedly fled the spot, prompting police to launch a search operation across different locations in and around Laisong.

During a late-night operation, police apprehended two persons from separate locations in the area. Two others allegedly linked to the incident are still absconding, officials said.

Police have intensified the search for the remaining suspects, while further investigation into the circumstances leading to the accident is underway.

The Dima Hasao Police fraternity on Friday paid its final tribute to SI Nabajit Das. The tribute ceremony was attended by Dima Hasao SSP Ripunjoy Kakoti, Commanding Officer of 26 Assam Rifles Colonel Rakesh Krishnan, Additional SP Faruque Ahmed, Additional SP Luit Talukdar and other police personnel and officials.

The police department mourned the death of Das, who lost his life while performing official duty.