One Year On: Mystery Surrounds Death of Assam SI Junmoni Rabha as Investigation Reaches Impasse
A year has passed since the tragic demise of Morikolong Sub-Inspector Junmoni Rabha, an event that sent shockwaves throughout the state of Assam. On the night of May 16, Junmoni Rabha's life was lost under mysterious circumstances, initially suspected to be a case of murder. Despite extensive investigations by authorities, no concrete evidence was found to support these claims.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had been rigorously conducting interrogations, summoning both Inspector Manoj Rajbongshi, who was suspended from his position as Officer-in-charge at Nagaon police station, and Sub-Inspector Abhajyoti Rabha of Nagaon DEF, who had been closed to the Assam police headquarters in May 19, 2023.
Controversial Superintendent of Police (SP) Leena Doley, currently posted in Hailakandi, was also summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for questioning, adding to the intrigue surrounding the investigation.
Other police officials summoned for questioning includes Rupjyoti Kalita, Additional SP (Crime), Inspector Bhaskar Kalita, OC North Lakhimpur PS, Sanjib Bora, IC Naoboisha outpost, Raja Irshad, the then officer in charge of Dhing Police Station, Additional Superintendent of Police, (HQ) Tridib Kumbang, etc.
Amidst ongoing investigations, the sleuths of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recreated the crime scene at the spot where the lady cop met with the tragic incident.
The team of officials conducted various tests at the incident spot of Junmoni Rabha’s death at Sarubhagia in NH-39. The CBI team also searched for various samples at the incident spot, sources said.
The CBI re-created the crime scene with the help of a container truck and a bleu colour S-Presso car. The team then arrived at the Jakhalabandha police station and re-examined S-Presso car belonging to the deceased cop.
In a surprising twist thereafter, the CBI submitted its final report to the court last February this year, raising eyebrows and sparking speculation among the public about the true nature of Junmoni Rabha's demise. The decision has left many questioning the lack of charges filed by the investigative agency.
Junmoni Rabha's mother's decision to withdraw her case in April 2024 has further obscured the circumstances surrounding her daughter's death, leaving the public puzzled.
Moreover, the court's acquittal of the truck driver allegedly involved in the incident that led to Junmoni Rabha's death has added to the complexity of the case. Initially suspected of involvement, the truck driver's acquittal has left many unanswered questions.
As the investigation stalls and legal processes near their end, the memory of Junmoni Rabha and the lingering questions about her death remain a solemn testament.
