GUWAHATI: The city crime branch of Assam police arrested one from Udalguri in connection with the horrific murder case of a 72-year-old retired engineer in Dispur area of Guwahati.
According to reports, the apprehended, identified as Himangshu Barman, was arrested from Udalguri on Friday.
It is to be mentioned that Himangshu was employed as a driver of the deceased Paresh Chandra Baruah, however, he was relieved from his duties a couple of months ago.
Earlier, on January 8, Paresh Chandra Baruah was murdered at his residence in Dispur.
Baruah was a retired engineer of Pollution Control Board, Assam. He is survived by his wife and two children who are working abroad.
Commissioner of Police Munna Prasad Gupta and DGP Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta visited the deceased’s residence and the police are currently investigating the matter.
The incident took place on the night of January 7 when a group of miscreants broke into his house near Dispur Law College. Baruah was alone when the crime took place. His wife Dr. Gorima Saikia Baruah found his tied up body at around 10 pm.
