Tragic Altercation Leaves Youth Dead in West Karbi Anglong; Suspect Arrested

Joyram Kathar,

Hills Live News,JIRIKINDENG, Nov 2 — A night of celebration turned into tragedy in Mukhim (A) village under the jurisdiction of the Jirikindeng Police Station after a 24-year-old youth was allegedly murdered by his close friend following a heated dispute late Saturday evening, October 31.
The deceased has been identified as Kt. Babu Teron, while the accused offender has been identified as Bijoy Phangcho.

According to local reports, the two youths had spent the evening harvesting paddy in nearby fields. Upon completing their work, the duo gathered to drink alcohol together.
While returning home after drinking, an intense verbal argument broke out between them. The altercation escalated sharply near Teron’s residence, where Phangcho, in a fit of rage, allegedly attacked his friend, striking him severely on the head with a paddy-harvesting sickle.
Due to the deep, fatal head injuries sustained during the sudden assault, Teron died on the spot.

Alerted by the incident, residents of Mukhim (A) village quickly gathered at the scene, securing the area to prevent the suspect from escaping while immediately notifying local law enforcement.
A team from the Jirikindeng Police Station arrived promptly at the site to secure the area and initiate preliminary investigations into the murder. Officers took custody of the deceased’s body and dispatched it for a post-mortem examination. Phangcho was taken into police custody without further incident, and formal legal proceedings have commenced.

Strongly condemning the fatal assault, Mukhim (A) Village Headman (SGB) Basa Rongpi expressed shock over the incident, describing the act as a heinous crime and calling on authorities to ensure the accused receives the strictest punishment available under the law.
Police investigation into the exact triggers of the altercation remains ongoing.