Assam Mason Found Dead in Arunachal After Nine Days Missing; Family Alleges Foul Play

Guwahati: In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 33-year-old mason from Assam, who had been missing for over a week, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Arunachal Pradesh. The deceased, Jeharul Islam, belonged to Bunmaja Pathar village under the jurisdiction of Guwahati Police Station in Baksa district.Jeharul had been working in the Aalo Police Station area of Siang district in Arunachal when he suddenly went missing. After being untraceable for nine days, his body was finally discovered and recovered by the local police, who then handed it over to his grieving family.The discovery has sparked outrage and deep sorrow in his home village, where residents gathered in large numbers to pay their final respects. Emotional scenes unfolded as the body arrived, with many expressing shock and anger over the alleged circumstances of his death.According to the victim’s family, Jeharul may have been lured with the promise of work and later killed. They pointed out that his hands and feet were found tied, indicating a deliberate act rather than an accident. The family strongly suspects foul play and believes the murder was premeditated.They have filed an official complaint at Aalo Police Station and named two individuals—Harizul Islam and Munser Ali—as key suspects in the case. The family has urged authorities to launch a thorough investigation and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.So far, the Arunachal Pradesh police have not issued a formal statement regarding the exact cause of death. However, an investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances leading up to Jeharul’s tragic end.As the probe continues, the family and local community remain hopeful that justice will prevail and the truth behind the incident will soon come to light. The case has underscored the risks faced by migrant workers and the urgent need for greater protections for those seeking employment away from home.