Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Assam Police Forms SIT to Probe Bir Lachit Sena Leader’s Death
Assam Police created a special team to investigate the death of Manasjyoti Chetia.
Chetia was a leader of the Bir Lachit Sena.
He died on August 25 after an incident on August 23.
He had been receiving medical treatment for injuries.
Five people named in a complaint have been detained by police.
The special team will study what happened before his death.
It will also examine the allegations made by the Bir Lachit Sena.
Investigators will collect evidence and speak with people who may know what happened.
Further action will depend on the findings of the investigation.
Assam Police formed an SIT to investigate Manasjyoti Chetia’s death in Sivasagar.
Chetia, a Bir Lachit Sena leader, died on August 25 after a reported August 23 incident.
He received medical treatment for injuries sustained in the incident before his death.
Police detained five people named in a complaint filed by the Bir Lachit Sena.
The SIT will examine evidence, record statements and determine whether criminal liability arises.
- Who
- Assam Police is investigating the death of Bir Lachit Sena leader Manasjyoti Chetia; five people named in a complaint have been detained.
- What
- A Special Investigation Team has been formed to investigate the incident preceding Chetia’s death and related allegations.
- When
- The reported incident occurred on August 23, and Chetia died on August 25.
- Where
- The case is being investigated in Sivasagar, Assam.
- Why
- The SIT was formed to establish the circumstances of Chetia’s death and determine whether the evidence supports the allegations or indicates criminal liability.
- Deceased
- Manasjyoti Chetia, a leader of the Bir Lachit Sena
- Location
- Sivasagar, Assam
- Reported incident
- August 23
- Date of death
- August 25
- SIT head
- Sivasagar Deputy Superintendent of Police Lila Bora
- Detentions
- Five people named in the Bir Lachit Sena’s complaint were detained
- Investigating officer
- Nazira Police Station Second Officer SI Siraj Saikia