A significant development has taken place in the Gangapur attack case in Assam’s Nalbari district, with the prime accused, Roz Ali, reportedly being killed during a police encounter carried out by Assam Police in Mukalmua.
The case has drawn widespread attention following a violent attack on Saturday night that claimed the life of 19-year-old Madhurjya Barman and left 18-year-old Mridumudra Deka critically injured. The two were allegedly attacked while travelling on a scooter near Gangapur under Mukalmua.
Madhurjya Barman, a resident of Balipathar in Chamata and Assistant General Secretary of the West Nalbari Regional Students’ Union, died at the scene of the attack. Mridumudra Deka sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where she remains under treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Her condition is reported to be critical.
According to allegations, Roz Ali and Ashik Ali were involved in the attack. Following the incident, Assam Police launched an extensive manhunt to trace the accused. The search operation subsequently led to an encounter in Mukalmua, during which Roz Ali was reportedly killed.
The incident has sparked strong reactions across Assam, with some organisations and local residents alleging that the attack was linked to the rejection of a proposal by the injured young woman. These groups have described the case as an instance of “love jihad”. However, police have not officially established or confirmed any such motive, and investigators continue to examine all aspects of the case.
Authorities are continuing their probe to determine the exact sequence of events, identify the circumstances that led to the attack and establish the motive behind it. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
