The death of BJP leader Jonali Nath in Assam sent shockwaves across the state. Her body was found near NH-17 in Goalpara district on June 11. A day later, the Assam police’s criminal investigation department arrested Congress politician Hasanur Islam, 28, as the prime accused in Jonali’s murder.
The police said Jonali and Hasanur’s “love affair” led to a feud resulting in the 41-year-old politician’s death. Islam reportedly confessed to the police about their love affair. Assam CID inspector general Debraj Upadhyay told the media that Jonali, who had been married with two daughters, was enraged over Hasanur’s marriage to another woman.
