Former footballer and ex-BSF Commandant Nikunja Brahma passes away

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KOKRAJHAR: Former footballer and ex-BSF Commandant Nikunja Brahma of Kokrajhar, who represented Assam in national level football tournaments, breathed his last recently after a brief illness at a private hospital at Coochbeher in West Bengal. He was 68 and leaves behind his wife, two sons, daughter in law, granddaughter and host of relatives.

Born on December 22, 1951, Brahma represented Assam (Kokrajhar Government Higher Secondary & Multipurpose School) in Subroto Mukherjee Cup, New Delhi in 1969 and 1970, National School Games Championship in 1969 and emerged champions, represented Junior state team in Dr BC Roy Trophy in 1971, represented Gauhati University Football team in 1971 and 1973, represented Senior state football team in Santosh trophy in 1972. He was also the 1st four recipient of National Sport Talent Scholarship in 1971 from Assam. He also played for Maharana AC, Daimalu Sports Club, Barhoongkha club etc.

Nikunja Brahma retired as Commandant of Border Security Force (BSF). His last funeral was performed today (Tuesday) at his native village Kokrajhari in Kokrajhar ward/ no. 10. His departed soul was taken to Kokrajhar District Sports Association (KDSA) where people from all walks of life paid shradhanjali. BTC Executive Member (EM) Doneswar Goyary and KDSA office bearers visited his house for condolence and paid their last respect o the departed soul.

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