Goalpara BJP leader Jonali Nath’s body recovered near NH-17

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GOALPARA: The body of Jonali Nath, the district secretary of the Goalpara Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was found on Sunday night from a roadside area of Krishnai, near the NH-17. The body was recovered by villagers who informed the police. According to locals, some miscreants might have killed her and dumped the body near the highway before fleeing the spot. Police reached the spot around midnight and sent the body for an autopsy.

Meanwhile, as per police, Nath’s body bore several injury marks indicating severe assault before being killed. She was last seen at a local market on Sunday afternoon. Her husband was trying her number in the evening but her phone was switched off. The family then informed the police. An investigation into the incident is underway.

Meanwhile, State BJP president Bhabesh Kalita expressed displeasure on the incident and said that those behind the crime would not be spared. Minister Ashok Singhal wrote on Twitter, “A thorough investigation into the incident will be done to ensure justice is served. We are committed to uncovering the truth behind this unfortunate event. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved family and friends. We pray for the eternal peace of Jonali Nath’s soul.”

Jonali Nath was an amiable and popular female leader of the party. She is survived by her husband and two children.

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