Guwahati: The lifeless body of Jonali Nath, the secretary of the BJP Goalpara district committee, was discovered near National Highway-17 in Krishnai area, Assam’s Goalpara district, yesterday around 11 PM. The body has been sent to Goalpara Civil Hospital for a thorough autopsy.
Expressing deep sorrow over the untimely demise, Assam Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika called for a prompt and thorough investigation into the tragic incident. In a tweet, he stated, “Deeply pained about the tragic incident of the untimely demise of Smt. Jonali Nath, a panchayat member & Secretary of @BJP4Goalpara. Her death has left us in deep shock & agony. I am hopeful that through an in-depth & speedy investigation, the culprits behind this heinous act will be nabbed & prosecuted soon! My condolences to the bereaved family & friends of Smt. Nath.”
The Assam unit of the BJP has urged the state police to conduct a meticulous investigation into the matter and take appropriate action against the culprits if it is determined to be a case of murder. Hemanga Thakuria, BJP MLA and senior party leader, emphasized the need for a comprehensive inquiry. He said, “We urge the state police to investigate the matter properly. If there is any political angle, it also should be investigated. Jonali Nath was working as the secretary of the BJP Goalpara district committee. She was a very active party member. Someone might have had a personal enmity with her. We will be able to ascertain the actual facts after the post-mortem report. If it is a case of murder, then the culprits should be apprehended immediately,” Thakuria informed ANI.
The police are actively investigating the incident, and further information will be disclosed following the release of Nath’s postmortem report.