Search For Missing Sivasagar Woman Intensifies as Protesters Demand Justice
The search for Bina Konwar Dehingia, a 35-year-old mother of two, has reached a critical stage as authorities in Sivasagar, Assam, continue to face challenges in locating her body. The case has sparked public outrage, with protests and demands for swift action by the police and authorities.
Bina was reported missing on March 14, with local residents accusing her husband, Basanta Dehingia, of murdering her and disposing of her body in the Demow river. During interrogation, Basanta allegedly confessed to the crime, leading the police to focus their search efforts in specific areas. However, despite extensive search operations by the Demow police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the body remains missing.
The search operation has been complicated by the vast and complicated network of tributaries in the Demow river, making it difficult for authorities to locate the body. A police official speaking to The Assam Tribune expressed the challenges they face in the search effort. "The river is vast and connects with multiple tributaries, making the search difficult. We have sought additional manpower, including deep divers and more boats, from neighboring districts."
In response to the crisis, a group of women staged a protest outside the Demow police station, demanding swift action to locate Bina’s body. The protesters, led by a large group of women, banged on the station gates and blocked National Highway 37 for five hours, insisting on urgent efforts to locate the missing woman. Following discussions with local authorities, the protesters agreed to temporarily lift the blockade but set a deadline for authorities to find Bina, dead or alive. They warned of renewed agitation if their demands were not met.
Police officials maintain that their primary focus remains on recovering the body to ensure justice. "The accused is in police remand. He initially denied involvement but later confessed under sustained interrogation. Our priority now is to find the body and proceed with legal action," a police official said. As the search operation continues, pressure is mounting on authorities to deliver results, and the public awaits justice for Bina and her family.
The case has sparked widespread public outrage, with many calling for swift and decisive action by the authorities. The incident has also highlighted the need for improved support services for women in Assam, particularly in cases of domestic violence. As the search continues, authorities must work quickly to locate Bina’s body and bring her husband to justice, not only to ensure justice for her family but also to address the broader concerns of the community.
Original Source: https://assamtribune.com/assam/five-days-on-no-trace-of-missing-womans-body-in-sivsagars-demow-murder-case-1572054
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Publish Date: 2025-03-23 15:08:00
