Assam police constable killed during Independence Day preparation exercise

Guwahati (IANS). An Assam Police constable died in Guwahati during preparations for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. Officials gave this information on Saturday.

The deceased was identified as Kukil Dutta, a native of Lakhimpur, posted under Assam Police Radio Organization (APRO) at Tezpur.

According to police, during a police drill in Khanapara area of the city, Dutta felt unwell and suddenly collapsed.

He was taken to the hospital, but the doctors declared him brought dead.

Assam Police IGP, law and order, Prashant Bhuiyan told IANS, “He was ill and later died. We have not received the autopsy report yet. Once it comes, we can give more details about his illness.

The body was sent to Lakhimpur, where it was cremated.