Four with Assam-based group nabbed for killing Sahibganj businessman

Dumka: Police in Sahibganj have arrested four persons for their alleged involvement in the abduction and killing of Borio-based businessman Arun Kumar Sah. The four persons who were arrested — Sirichand Murmu from Bodbandh village under Barhet police station, Kisun Soren, Vinod Hasda and Pramila Hembrom, all from Telobathan village under Borio police station — have links with the National Santhali Liberation Army (NSLA), police said. NSLA has its roots in Assam. Sahibganj SP Anuranjan Kispotta said attempts are on to nab others involved in the case.
Kispotta, however, said that it was not yet clear whether the militant outfit was attempting to establish its foothold in the district or elsewhere in Santhal Pargana.
Sources said police have also detained one Surendra Soren and a tribal woman, Puja alias Hopanmayi, during investigation.
They have seized a country-made pistol and five live cartridges, three motorcycles and two mobile phones during the raids.
“Security has been provided to the family of the deceased businessman as they have received threats from the gang,” the SP said.