India, Nov. 27 -- Three prominent Buddhist organisations submitted memorandums to the authorities on Wednesday, demanding a time-bound investigation into the murder of 58-year-old Indrabonsho Bhikkhu Mahathero in Assam's Tinsukia district.

The 58-year-old Head Monk of the historic Inthem Mungong Buddha Vihar, built in 1955 and located 22 km from Margherita town, was discovered dead inside the 140-year-old monastery on the morning of November 23.

A blood-stained axe was found beside his body, with investigators reporting deep cut wounds on his face, indicating he was likely attacked in his sleep.

The Purbanchal Bhikkhu Sangha, the All Assam Buddhists' Association, and the Federation of Barua Buddhists' Welfare Association of Assam forma...