Bijit Gwra Narzary, the Deputy Speaker of the Bodoland Territorial Council and a four‑time member of the MCLA from the 26 Darrangajuli constituency, was found dead at his residence in South Kumarikata, Tamulpur district on Wednesday evening, police said on Thursday.
Initial police action and investigation
Officials at Kumarikata Police Station said they received information about the incident at around 7:45 pm on Wednesday. Narzary was discovered hanging at his home, and the police have started an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death. A formal post‑mortem examination has been ordered and investigators said the probe is at an initial stage.
Local sources reported that the veteran politician had returned to Kumarikata from Barama about three days before the incident and had reportedly spent the day at his residence on Wednesday before the matter came to light in the evening. Neither the family nor the police have yet issued a detailed official statement on cause of death pending forensic findings.
Political reactions and public mourning
The mortal remains of Narzary were brought to the BTC Secretariat in Kokrajhar on Thursday morning, where scores of people gathered to pay their respects. BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary paid floral tributes and conveyed his condolences.
“His death as an irreparable loss to the community and public life,”
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also expressed grief in a social media post shared by the Chief Minister’s Office, describing Narzary’s sudden demise as a “great loss to public life” and offering condolences to the bereaved family.
Profile and local significance
Narzary was a four‑time member of the MCLA representing the Darrangajuli constituency and occupied the Deputy Speaker position in the Bodoland Territorial Council. As an experienced regional politician, his death has drawn attention across the BTC region and the wider state political establishment.
Reported health and stress factors
According to local accounts, Narzary had been suffering from health problems in recent days and was reportedly under considerable mental stress. These reports have not been confirmed by the family or by official medical findings; investigators said they will consider all available evidence, including health records and witness statements, as the inquiry proceeds.
What police say they will examine
Authorities indicated the scope of the probe will include:
- Forensic examination and the post‑mortem report to establish cause of death.
- Interviews with family members, neighbours and staff who may have information on Narzary’s recent movements and health.
- Any physical evidence at the scene that might clarify the sequence of events.
Timeline
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| ~3 days before incident | Narzary returned to Kumarikata from Barama |
| Wednesday (day) | Reportedly spent the day at his Tamulpur residence |
| Wednesday ~7:45 pm | Information received at Kumarikata Police Station; Narzary found hanging |
| Thursday morning | Mortal remains taken to BTC Secretariat, Kokrajhar; public pays respects |
Community response and next steps
The loss has prompted an outpouring of grief locally, with supporters and political colleagues converging at the BTC Secretariat to pay respects. Police reiterated that they will await the post‑mortem report before drawing conclusions and urged the public to allow the investigative process to proceed.
Given Narzary’s stature in regional politics, investigators said they would treat the case with due sensitivity and thoroughness. The outcome of the autopsy and subsequent forensic findings will be crucial to determining whether criminal investigation beyond the initial inquiry is required.
The incident underscores the pressures faced by public figures in the region and adds a somber note to the political landscape of the Bodoland Territorial Area and Assam at large while formal medical and investigative conclusions are awaited.
