Tinsukia (Assam): Five personnel from the Bordumsa Police Station in Assam’s Tinsukia district were suspended on Sunday, while the officer-in-charge (OC) was transferred, officials confirmed.
The action was prompted after a local man—who reportedly had an altercation with police during Friday’s panchayat election polling—was allegedly taken into custody and assaulted the following night.
According to sources, the man was brought to the station on the instructions of OC Biswajit Saharia and subjected to a severe beating while in custody.
News of the incident quickly spread, sparking public outrage and protests in the area, with locals demanding accountability and justice.
In response, two sub-inspectors and three constables were suspended with immediate effect and directed to report to the district headquarters.
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OC Saharia was also relieved of his duties and transferred to the reserve line.
Superintendent of Police Gaurav Abhijit Dilip has ordered a formal inquiry into the incident.
Sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) of Margherita, Dinesh Pratap Singh Rathode, has been tasked with leading the probe and has been instructed to submit a detailed report within 48 hours for further action.
