GUWAHATI: An auto-rickshaw driver was allegedly bludgeoned to death by another driver following an altercation between the duo in Guwahati’s Ganeshpara area on the night of July 24.
According to official information the deceased man, identified as Pinku Das, was bludgeoned to death with a stone by another rickshaw driver following an altercation. The reason behind the escalation is yet to be ascertained. The accused has been identified as Tarasan Ali.
Talking to G Plus, a police official stated, “It is learned that the duo had consumed alcohol and a brawl erupted between the duo for reasons currently unknown.”
The situation turned fatal as Ali, in a fit of rage, grabbed a medium-sized stone from the road and mercilessly battered him, killing him on the spot.
Following the incident, Fatasil police were informed and the accused was subsequently arrested and investigations are underway.
