Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Suspect Identified in Margherita Monk Murder
A chief monk named Indrabansha Mahathera Bhikkhu was found dead in his room at the Inthem Mungong Buddha Vihara in Margherita.
There was a blood-stained axe next to his bed.
The police have identified a suspect but are still investigating.
They are checking all possible reasons for the murder.
The people who live at the monastery are upset and want the police to find and arrest the person responsible quickly.
The police have taken the axe and are collecting fingerprints to solve the case.
Chief monk Indrabansha Mahathera Bhikkhu found dead in his room with a blood-stained axe nearby.
Police have identified a potential suspect but are not disclosing details due to ongoing investigation.
The monk's body was sent to Tinsukia Medical College for post-mortem examination.
Residents demand swift action, suspecting the murder may be linked to drug abuse in the area.
Police are investigating all angles, including possible motives behind the suspected murder.
- Who
- Indrabansha Mahathera Bhikkhu, the chief monk of Inthem Mungong Buddha Vihara
- What
- Murder investigation with a potential suspect identified
- When
- Body found on Saturday, November 13, 2023
- Where
- Inthem Mungong Buddha Vihara, Margherita
- Why
- Unknown, police are investigating all angles
- Victim
- Indrabansha Mahathera Bhikkhu
- Location
- Inthem Mungong Buddha Vihara, Margherita
- Weapon
- Blood-stained axe
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
- Suspect
- Identified but not named