Udalguri: The family of Tangla-based businessman Syed Khizirul Islam has alleged possible foul play in his death and sought a comprehensive police investigation, questioning whether the incident was a road accident or a medical emergency.
Islam, proprietor of Sunny Medicos in Tangla town, was found dead near his scooter at Beltola (Hattigarh) under Paneri Police Station in Udalguri district on Monday evening.
In an FIR lodged with the police, the family cited the condition and position of his body, along with the nature of the injuries, as grounds for a detailed investigation. The complainant alleged that unidentified miscreants might have intercepted and assaulted Islam before attempting to pass off the incident as an accident.
The family has also sought the intervention of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, urging him to ensure a fair and impartial investigation.
The FIR has urged the police to register a case under appropriate provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and investigate all possible angles, including suspected murder.
Among the demands are a post-mortem examination by a medical board with complete videography, forensic examination of the scene and Islam’s scooter, and preservation of all available scientific evidence.
The complainant has also called for the immediate collection of CCTV footage from surrounding areas and examination of Call Detail Records (CDR) and mobile tower dump data to establish the sequence of events and identify possible suspects.