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Crime
Assam Arrests Bangladeshi Fugitive Masud Ahmed in 1990 Murder Probe
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🗓 12 Nov 2026, 08:37 PM
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Assam police have detained Masud Ahmed, a Bangladeshi national, who was wanted for a murder committed in 1990. Authorities say Ahmed had been living in India with a forged passport and voter ID.
Assam police arrested Masud Ahmed on Tuesday, a Bangladeshi national who has been wanted for a murder that took place in 1990. The arrest came after a long investigation that uncovered evidence of Ahmed’s presence in India using forged documents.
According to police statements, Ahmed had been residing in India for several years, holding a fake passport and a voter identification card that allowed him to blend into the local population. The documents were discovered during a routine check at a local registration office.
The 1990 murder case, which remains unsolved, has been a priority for law enforcement agencies in the region. Ahmed’s apprehension is seen as a significant step toward bringing closure to the victims’ families.
Assam’s Chief Minister has praised the police for their diligence and cooperation with international counterparts to track down the fugitive. The case is now moving forward to the court system for further legal action.
According to police statements, Ahmed had been residing in India for several years, holding a fake passport and a voter identification card that allowed him to blend into the local population. The documents were discovered during a routine check at a local registration office.
The 1990 murder case, which remains unsolved, has been a priority for law enforcement agencies in the region. Ahmed’s apprehension is seen as a significant step toward bringing closure to the victims’ families.
Assam’s Chief Minister has praised the police for their diligence and cooperation with international counterparts to track down the fugitive. The case is now moving forward to the court system for further legal action.