Guwahati, Aug. 27 -- Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Deputy Speaker Bijit Gwra Narzary was found dead at his residence in Kumarikata in Assam's Tamulpur district on Wednesday, police said.

According to local police, Narzary was reportedly found hanging at his residence. The circumstances surrounding his death are being investigated, while the exact reason behind the incident has not yet been ascertained.

Narzary represented the 26th No. Darrangajuli council constituency in the Bodoland Territorial Council and was serving as its Deputy Speaker.

The news of his death prompted condolences from political leaders and colleagues across the BTC region.

BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary expressed deep grief over Narzary's death and described his ...