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  • On 27th August, a tragic hit-and-run incident, a first-semester Engineering student of Baksa Polytechnic, Barnil Das, lost his life after being struck by a speeding Scorpio-N vehicle on Wednesday night around 9 PM
  • According to police, the vehicle that was involved in the accident did not remain at the scene

He had just lost his father to a heart attack shortly before joining the institute, making this a devastating double tragedy for the family


Digital Desk: On 27th August, a tragic hit-and-run incident, a first-semester  Engineering student of Baksa Polytechnic, Barnil Das, lost his life after being struck by a speeding Scorpio-N vehicle on Wednesday night around 9 PM. According to police, the vehicle that was involved in the accident did not remain at the scene.


The incident occurred on the Kadamtal-Nikashi connecting road near Mushalpur while Barnil was returning to his rented accommodation on foot after buying meat. . He was hit with such force that he died on the spot.


Barnil, a resident of Howly, in the Barpeta district had joined Baksa Polytechnic only two days ago Making this a devastating double tragedy for the family.


Barnil’s sudden demise has thrown the whole polytechnic into a state of mourning. Teachers , students and staff were devastated by the event as they recalled him as a good and promising student with a bright future.


Meanwhile, police have launched an investigation and are actively searching for the Scorpio-N vehicle involved in the incident.


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