Sub-Inspector Junmoni Rabha lost her life in a road accident while under active investigation by Assam Police for extorting Rs 6 lakh from the relatives of a petty criminal.
The accident occurred as she was reportedly trying to evade police authorities during a police operation at her residence in Nagaon District.
Junmoni Rabha had a history of involvement in extortion activities and had been transferred from Majuli previously due to her alleged participation in such illegal practices.
The Assam Director General of Police (DGP) announced the merging of the FIR against her and the accident case, transferring the investigation to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for a comprehensive inquiry.
An FIR was registered against Junmoni Rabha at the North Lakhimpur Police Station under multiple sections, listing her as one of the accused individuals.
Junmoni Rabha's sudden demise in the road accident raised concerns and led to calls for a thorough and transparent investigation into both the FIR against her and her unexpected death.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death has been transferred to the CID Assam to ensure an impartial probe.
The fatal accident occurred when Junmoni Rabha's vehicle collided with an oncoming container truck on National Highway 37 near Sarubhagia village.
Following the alleged death of SI Junmoni Rabha in the accident case, a total of 148 constable-level policemen have been transferred.
The post-mortem report revealed multiple injuries and wounds in Junmoni Rabha's body, including multiple rib fractures on both sides. The cause of death was determined as brain hemorrhage and cardiac arrest.