Assam: Moneylender Arrested in Bongaigaon Over Alleged Harassment Linked to Man’s Suicide

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Assam:Bongaigaon police have arrested an alleged moneylender in connection with the suicide of a man who reportedly faced financial pressure over a loan taken at high interest, following a complaint by the victim’s family.

The accused, identified as Babul Hussain, was arrested by Abhayapuri police in Bongaigaon district following allegations that he had subjected Azid Ali to mental harassment over money borrowed at an interest rate of 10 per cent.

According to the complaint filed by the family, Azid Ali died by suicide on October 1 after allegedly jumping in front of a moving train near the Haripani railway gate in Chaltantapara. The family alleged that Ali had borrowed money from Hussain at 10 per cent interest and was unable to bear the financial burden and the alleged mental pressure exerted on him over repayment.

Following the incident, Hanif Ali filed a police complaint on behalf of the victim’s family against Babul Hussain and Iman Ali at Abhayapuri Police Station. A case was registered under number 291/2026 under Sections 108, 351(2), 352 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

The investigation was initiated on the directions of the Bongaigaon Senior Superintendent of Police and under the supervision of the Abhayapuri Sub-Divisional Superintendent of Police. Hussain was subsequently arrested by Abhayapuri police.

Further investigation into the case is underway.

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