Assam: Woman Kills Mother-in-Law Over Land Dispute In Bongaigaon; Arrested

BONGAIGAON: A shocking incident of murder unfolded amidst the festive atmosphere of Rongali Bihu in Jogighopa town of Bongaigaon district on Sunday.

The tragic incident reportedly took place in Bharalkundi 10th Block village of Jogighopa, where a woman was allegedly killed by her daughter-in-law over a dispute pertaining to land ownership.

The victim, identified as Maryam Beowa, was mercilessly killed by the alleged culprit going by the name of Sayeda, who was promptly arrested by Jogighopa police after receiving information about this heinous crime.

As per reports, the duo were embroiled in a heated quarrel over a land dispute. The altercation took an ugly turn when the perpetrator assaulted her mother-in-law.

This unexpected attack prompted locals to intervene, after which, the injured woman who sustained severe injuries was immediately rushed to Goalpara Hospital.

Unfortunately, the timely action went in vain as she did not manage to survive and the doctors declared her dead upon arrival.

Meanwhile, in a land-related incident that occurred earlier last month, the Assam police apprehended an advocate in Assam's Barpeta district over his alleged links with the land mafia. 

The identity of the accused advocate has been revealed as Robiul Hussain, who was arrested by the crime branch on the night of March 19.

It was found that Hussain, who was nabbed in Barpeta, was closely associated with Samsul Haque, the mastermind of the land mafia operation.

Hussain had previously worked as a security guard at the Kamrup Metropolitan District Commissioner's Office before his arrest.

It is to be noted that Haque had earlier hatched a plot with two deputy registrars to carry out the fraudulent land scam.

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