Abdul Latif, Bongaigaon Correspondent of ‘Guwahati Times’ along with another man died under mysterious circusmtances on Tuesday.
The bodies of two men along with a four-wheeler were found in the Aie River at Borghola under Abhayapuri Police Station in the wee hours. The other victim along with Abdul Latif has been identified as Dipankar Ray, a resident of West Khamarpara village.
The four-wheeler of the deceased journalist has also been recovered from the river. According to the local people, the two men with their vehicle fell into the river from the Borghola-Kahibari bridge which has been lying incomplete for last 10 years.
“Last night, they were at a cultural function. Besides being a journanlist, Abdul Latif was a former AASU leader. He was associated with various socio-cultural organisations. The cause of this incident is yet uncertain,” said Anjan Kalita, a former leader of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU).
Meanwhile, local people have demanded a proper probe into the incident. It is noteworthy that Abdul reported extensively on various illegal activities and scams in the area.
His death has been widely mourned.
