Agartala, July 19 -- The main accused in the murder case of Govinda Das has been arrested by a special team of Amtali Police Station led by Officer-in-Charge (OC) Paritosh Das, according to police officials.

Speaking to ANI, OC Paritosh Das said the incident took place on the night of July 13 in the Rani Khamar area, where Govinda Das was allegedly assaulted. Following the attack, Amtali Police Station registered a case under Section 117(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Govinda Das, who had been undergoing treatment for his injuries, succumbed early this morning, following which the case took a more serious turn.

According to the police, the principal accused, a resident of the same Rani Khamar locality, had already been appreh...