Assam: Cotton University Administrative Superintendent Dies In Alleged Assault After Accident
First Published: 2nd October, 2024 19:53 IST
An employee of Cotton University in Guwahati died tragically in a suspected road accident at Jorabat on Wednesday. According to one version, the victim’s car was hit from behind by
An employee of Cotton University in Guwahati died tragically in a suspected road accident at Jorabat on Wednesday.
According to one version, the victim’s car was hit from behind by a bulker truck causing his death. According to another report there was an altercation with the truck driver during which the victim was hit causing his death.
The deceased has been identified as Dhrubajyoti Barman who worked as office superintendent at Cotton University. The accident occurred in the early hours of the day when he was headed to Tezpur.
Barman was traveling in his Renault Triber with registration number AS 01 FT 2170 from Guwahati’s Khanapara at around 7:00 am and was headed to Tezpur. However, his car was hit from behind by the truck bearing registration NL 01 AH 2789.
Reports suggest that there was a dispute between the truck driver and Dhrubajyoti after which the driver allegedly hit him with an iron rod causing his death. His body was subsequently found lying in front of the said truck.
Meanwhile, the body of the deceased was taken to GMCH (Gauhati Medical College and Hospital) for a post-mortem report and later handed over to the family members.
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