In-charge of Assam's Khelmati police station suspended after mysterious death in custody

The in-charge (IC) of Khelmati Police Station in Assam's Lakhimpur district has been suspended after a detainee mysteriously died in police custody. An on-duty sentry has also been also suspended. An independent inquiry has been initiated by the Additional SP of Biswanath, following all legal provisions and NHRC/AHRC guidelines. The DIG NR has been instructed to head to the Khelmati police station in response to the incident. The incident sparked outrage and tension in the region.