The Meghalaya authorities has handed over the physique of Awami League chief Ishaque Ali Khan Panna to the Bangladesh authorities. | Picture Credit score: PTI
GUWAHATI
The Meghalaya authorities handed over the physique of Awami League chief Ishaque Ali Khan Panna to the Bangladeshi authorities on Saturday (August 31, 2024).
Panna was discovered useless in a sloping betel nut plantation within the Dona Bhoi space of the state’s East Jaintia Hills district on August 26. The spot is about 1.5 km from the India-Bangladesh border.
Meghalaya authorities mentioned the Bangladesh authorities had despatched an official to gather the physique from Khliehriat Civil Hospital within the district. The physique was handed over to the Dhaka consultant after identification and crucial formalities.
The Awami League chief’s physique was then taken to a friendship gate of the Border Safety Drive and Border Guard Bangladesh in Dawki, from the place it was taken to Pirojpur district of Bangladesh through Tamabil, on the opposite facet of the border.
Meghalaya police officers mentioned Panna was recognized from a passport discovered on his physique. The state authorities didn’t share the post-mortem report, however native media quoted unnamed police officers as saying he died of asphyxiation after being strangled.
Earlier, the Meghalaya authorities had knowledgeable New Delhi and Dhaka concerning the restoration of the physique. Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, additionally the House Minister, mentioned on Friday (August 30, 2024) that the kin of the deceased had recognized the physique and had been on their option to Meghalaya.
“The precise reason for demise will likely be identified after the forensic take a look at report is obtained and the case will likely be investigated additional,” he mentioned.
