Governor of Assam Names Jibesh Roy as New Chief Executive Councilor of Kamatapur Council Amidst Leadership Change

Jibesh Roy from Sasargaon Part 1, District-Dhubri, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Councilor of the Kamatapur Autonomous Council (KAC) by the Governor of Assam. This appointment follows the resignation of Sri Gakul Barman and is effective immediately until further notice.

A notification from the Governor’s office stated, “In the interest of public service, in partial modification of the Notification issued vide No.TAD/BC/34/2020/149 dtd.25/02/2021, and in exercise of powers u/s 59 of the Kamatapur Autonomous Council (Amendment) Act, 2020, the Governor of Assam is pleased to appoint Jibesh Roy, Sasargaon Part 1, District-Dhubri, Executive Councilor, Kamatapur Autonomous Council as Chief Executive Councilor of Kamatapur Autonomous Council in view of resignation tendered by Sri Gakul Barman, Chief Executive Councilor, with immediate effect until further orders.”

In 2023, the Abhayapuri police apprehended Pankaj Das from Bijni in Chirang district for his alleged involvement in a massive fraud case concerning the Kamatapur Autonomous Council. Das was accused of embezzling Rs 100 crore through fake work orders, involving the forgery of signatures and seals of the KAC principal secretary. The principal secretary, Dhruvajyoti Das, had lodged an FIR at the Abhayapuri police station, leading to the arrest. However, one of the accused remains absconding.