Ranjit Bora Murder Case: 2 More Accused Held From Sipajhar

Digital Desk: Guwahati Police nabbed two people identified as major suspects in the murder of businessman Ranjit Bora in broad daylight on Sunday.

The new arrests follow numerous others arrested by police in connection with the November murder of Ranjit Bora in Guwahati's Panjabari area.

According to sources, the two suspects were apprehended in Sipajhar, Assam's Darrang district, by a Guwahati Police unit.

They are suspected to be the people who arrived in the two-wheeler and drove up in front of Bora's car, shooting at him and stealing his briefcase full of cash.

It should be mentioned that on November 21, while Ranjit Bora, the manager of local dairy company Purabi Dairy, was on his way to the bank to deposit money, two bike-borne miscreants approached and opened fire on him in broad daylight in the Panjabari neighbourhood, fleeing with the money. Bora was taken to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where he died as a result of his injuries.

That night, Dispur Police detained two individuals for questioning while continuing their investigation.

Guwahati Police announced a cash reward of Rs 2 lakhs on November 24 in exchange for information on the perpetrators of the heinous murder.

Taking to social media, the Guwahati Police Department's handle published an informatory, including a contact number for individuals to send information to the police. "Information can be shared on WhatsApp 6026901247," according to the tweet.

On November 25, four further individuals were apprehended by police based on the information gathered. Meanwhile, among those seized by police were two staff of Bamboo Heights Multi-Cuisine Restaurant in Guwahati.