PATHSALA: In a shocking incident, a 74-year-old man died after falling into a sewer in Pathshala on Monday. The incident has raised questions about the negligence of the Pathshala municipality, prompting local residents to take to the streets in protest against the incident.
The deceased has been identified as Aswani Kumar Thakuria of Pathsala Lachit Nagar, a retired SI of the Assam Police. He succumbed to severe injuries and was immediately rushed to Pathshala Hospital. He was referred to Barpeta Medical College, where the doctor declared him dead.
According to eyewitnesses at the scene, the man fell into an uncovered sewer in the town centre. Many locals have expressed their outrage, blaming the Pathshala municipality for failing to address this safety hazard despite repeated complaints from the community. As news of the incident spread throughout the town, residents mobilized and gathered on Pathsala College Road to voice their grievances. The protest, organized to demand accountability from the municipal authorities, disrupted traffic in the area. The local police were present at the scene to ensure the peaceful conduct of the protest.
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