India, March 27 -- An Assam police constable was suspended following the death of a murder accused in custody allegedly by suicide, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday.

The constable, identified as Pinku Nath of the Jakhalabandha police station, has been suspended and taken under custody for interrogation, said officials, adding further actions will follow.

According to the police, one Raju Nath, a resident of Guwahati's Pandu area, was arrested on March 22 in connection with the murder of a truck driver.

Speaking on the incident, Nagaon superintendent of police (SP) Swapneel Deka said that Raju has been accused of hijacking and killing a truck driver, a resident of Meghalaya.

Police were able to catch Raju after the owner o...