The deceased man has been identified as one Ahom Das alias Sanjay, a resident of Dergaon's Mamoroni Gaon. He was reportedly tied up and beaten to death by a group of six to seven youths for allegedly stealing a goat.
Meanwhile, two people have been apprehended by the police in connection with the case. They have been identified as Arnav Bora and Rajiv Bakti. Search is on for the other accused.