STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI: The Kamrup (Metro) District Administration paid tribute to the victims of the serial blasts that had taken place on October 30, 2008 killing a large number of people. The programme was organized under the Ganeshguri flyover and it was attended by the family members of the victims.
On the fateful day of October 30, 2008, that blasts rocked Guwahati, Barpeta Road, Bongaigaon and Kokrajhar, leaving a trail of death and destruction. It was the worst terror attack in the State. The blasts were orchestrated by the Ranjan Daimary-led faction of the NDFB.
Many people in Guwahati thronged Ganesguri to pay homage to the victims of the serial blast. People lighted up many earthen lamps and candles below the Ganeshguri flyover in memory of the victims.
People also paid tributes by lightning candles and earthen lamps in Panbazar and CJM Court premises.
Black Day is observed every year in memory of those who died in the serial blasts on October 30, 2008. All over the state, the day is also dedicated to fighting against terror.
Twelve years have passed since the gruesome serial blasts but it still brings back all the spine-chilling memories of blood and destruction in Guwahati.
Meanwhile, the All Guwahati Students' Union (AGSU) also observed the black day SwahidBhawan at Uzan Bazar by shouting slogans like 'Santrashbadnipatjauk' in the presence of AASU president Dipanko Kumar Nath, AGSU president Anwar Hussain and other leaders. They prayed for the eternal peace of the victims and recovery of the survivors.