Guwahati: Demands for a fair and unbiased investigation into the death of 26-year-old Public Works Department (PWD) junior engineer Joshita Das are growing louder across Assam. On Sunday, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee staged a protest at Ganeshguri, holding the BJP-led state government responsible for the young engineer’s tragic death.
Joshita, who was posted in Bongaigaon, reportedly died by suicide. Protesters alleged that she was a victim of “rampant corruption and systemic harassment” within the department. They also accused the state government of failing to ensure the safety and well-being of women officers.
“This is not just about Joshita. If this toxic system continues, many more honest officers will suffer the same fate,” said Mira Borthakur, President of the Assam Pradesh Mahila Congress. “We demand strict action against those involved and call for a CBI investigation to uncover the truth.”
The protestors said Joshita’s case highlights a deeper rot in the system and urged the authorities to take swift and transparent steps to deliver justice.