Three Arrested in Connection with Beena Ingtipi Murder in Dima Hasao, Two Still Absconding

Haflong: Assam Police have arrested three individuals in connection with the brutal murder of 48-year-old Beena Ingtipi, a resident of Longku under Umrangso Police Station in Dima Hasao district.

According to officials, five employees of L&T Construction Company, engaged in the Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project, were allegedly involved in the crime. While three suspects have been apprehended, two remain absconding. The arrested have been identified as Stephen Hanse of Longku (Umrangso), Rabindra Rana of Nepal, and Abdul Rahman of Barpeta. Police confirmed they are being interrogated, and efforts are on to nab the remaining accused. Additional SP Luit Talukdar said, “We are confident of nabbing the remaining accused soon. The medical report will reveal the full extent of the crime. L&T authorities are extending full cooperation.”

Local villagers alleged that Ingtipi was raped before being murdered. Tension gripped the area on Friday when villagers gathered at the Longku police outpost, demanding that the accused be handed over to them. The protest turned volatile, prompting police intervention.

Senior Superintendent of Police Mayank Kumar, Additional SP Luit Talukdar, and Additional SP (Crime) Faruk Ahmed rushed to the spot and assured villagers of swift action. Following assurances, the situation was brought under control, but villagers warned that construction activities under L&T would remain suspended until all accused were arrested. The company has since agreed to temporarily halt its operations.

Ingtipi had gone missing on August 13 evening after shutting her shop near the project site. On the night of August 14, around 10 pm, police recovered her body from a forested area behind Longku Sakpuro LP School, after tracking her mobile phone. Her body bore multiple injury marks, including head injuries.

The murder has sent shockwaves across the district, sparking widespread outrage and demands for swift justice.