A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) booth president who had been missing since August 12 was found dead near the Assam-Tripura border in Sribhumi district, police reported on Saturday.

The deceased has been identified as 52-year-old Bikash Ranjan Dhar, a resident of Chagalmowa village. Dhar had reportedly left his residence on a motorcycle on August 12 before disappearing.

The discovery of Dhar's body led to protests and clashes in parts of the district. Following the incident, authorities detained six people in connection with the case.