Udalguri, Nov. 11 -- The family of Tangla-based businessman Syed Khizirul Islam has alleged possible foul play in his death and sought a comprehensive police investigation, questioning whether the incident was a road accident or a medical emergency.

Islam, proprietor of Sunny Medicos in Tangla town, was found dead near his scooter at Beltola (Hattigarh) under Paneri Police Station in Udalguri district on Monday evening.

In an FIR lodged with the police, the family cited the condition and position of his body, along with the nature of the injuries, as grounds for a detailed investigation. The complainant alleged that unidentified miscreants might have intercepted and assaulted Islam before attempting to pass off the incident as an accide...