Tura, March 19 : The West Garo Hills District Police have clarified that two separate incidents reported on March 19 under Hallidayganj Police Station and Phulbari Police Station are unrelated and not connected to the ongoing law and order situation in the district.
According to police, a written FIR was lodged by Abdul Wadud Saha, a resident of Khopati Part-III in Assam, regarding the death of his brother, Late Abdul Akher Shah (45).
The deceased had reportedly travelled to Hatsinghimari for official work and later returned to his residence at Kasharipara under Hallidayganj PS. He was subsequently found dead inside his house with multiple injuries.
Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the death and identify those responsible.
In a separate incident, a fire broke out at a clothing shop in Kalithan, Puskunipara near Chibinang under Phulbari PS. The fire later spread to a nearby tailor shop and an SBI Customer Service Point (CSP).
Fire & Emergency Services responded swiftly and managed to control the blaze, preventing further damage to surrounding establishments.
Preliminary findings from officials indicate that the fire was likely caused by a short circuit.
Authorities have emphasized that both incidents are isolated and have no connection with the recent communal disturbances in the district.
The West Garo Hills Police have urged the public not to link these incidents with communal issues or spread unverified information, appealing for calm and responsible communication.
