Guwahati: The prime accused in the Pandu murder case in Guwahati, Assam, was arrested by the police on Thursday.

The accused was identified as Amulya Rajbongshi. He was arrested in connection with the murder of Raju Dey in Guwahati's Pandu locality.

The police also recovered the wooden baton used in the crime during the operation.

Raju Dey succumbed to severe injuries at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Wednesday.

His son, Rajdeep Dey, had filed a First Information Report (FIR) at the Jalukbari Police Station, alleging that his father was murdered by Amulya Rajbongshi.

According to the FIR, Rajdeep received a distress call from Krishna Saha, a local canteen owner, informing him that his father was found injured and unconscious near a grocery shop. Saha rushed the injured man to Boripara Hospital, from where he was referred to GMCH due to the severity of his condition.

In his final moments, the victim allegedly named Amulya Rajbongshi as his attacker. Despite medical efforts, Raju Dey was declared dead at GMCH.

The police have taken the accused into custody and are investigating the case further.