Silchar : Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev has called for immediate and stringent police action following an alleged gang rape reported from Silchar, writing to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Cachar district and seeking urgent intervention in the case.

In a letter addressed to Cachar SSP Partha Pratim Das, the MP expressed grave concern over reports that the incident occurred on the Silchar Bye-pass Road on the night of February 19. She described the matter as highly sensitive and stressed the need for swift and transparent investigation.

Dev noted that the alleged crime has once again raised serious questions about the safety and security of residents in Silchar town, particularly in areas considered vulnerable after dark. Referring to media accounts, she pointed out that the incident reportedly took place at a time when the district police were engaged in security preparations for the visit of the Union Home Minister and the Chief Minister of Assam to the Barak Valley region.

Seeking clarity on the progress of the investigation, the MP asked the district police to share details of the steps taken so far to identify and apprehend those involved. She urged the SSP to personally monitor the probe to ensure accountability and timely action.

Highlighting what she termed as recurring incidents along the Silchar Bye-pass and adjoining localities, Dev alleged that the stretch has increasingly become unsafe for public movement, especially during night hours. She called for enhanced night patrolling in the area and stronger preventive measures to deter criminal activity.

The MP also recommended infrastructural interventions, including the installation of adequate street lighting and CCTV cameras along the Silchar Bye-pass to strengthen surveillance. Pointing out that the area now falls under the jurisdiction of the Silchar Municipal Corporation, she said municipal funds should be utilised to improve public safety infrastructure and ensure better monitoring of sensitive zones.

As of Tuesday afternoon, police officials had not issued a detailed statement on the status of the investigation or whether any arrests had been made in connection with the alleged incident.