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Truck driver found dead, helper arrested by Bokajan Police

Bokajan Police recovered the body of a driver inside the cabin of his truck early Tuesday morning.

Sentinel Digital Desk

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BOKAJAN: Bokajan Police recovered the body of a driver inside the cabin of his truck early Tuesday morning.

The truck was parked in a private weigh bridge alongside NH-39 in the Phulbari area of Bokajan. As per reports, both the driver and helper were drunk the previous night and were heard quarrelling. Later, the dispute turned violent and the helper allegedly stabbed the driver under the influence of liquor.

The deceased driver has been identified as Krishna Chauhan Chetry, a resident of Barpathar Hatighuli village in Golaghat district. Police have arrested the helper Meghraj Chetry and are investigating the involvement of any other person in the incident.