Cyclone Remal: Student killed in tempo accident in Assam’s Bilasipara

In a devastating turn of events this morning, the town of Bilasipara witnessed a heart-wrenching accident as a result of Cyclone Remal's ferocious impact. At approximately 7 am, chaos unfolded on Bania road when an auto, carrying students and other passengers en route to Shankardev Shishu Niketan school, encountered an obstruction, potentially caused by the cyclone's aftermath. The collision led to the driver losing control, causing the auto to overturn abruptly.

The aftermath of the accident left a trail of severe injuries among the passengers, predominantly students who were on their way to school. Among the casualties was Shivam Barman, a tender 7-year-old student of Shankardev Bidya Shishu Niketan, who was accompanied by his mother. Tragically, despite immediate efforts to rush the injured to Bilasipara Model Hospital, Shivam Barman succumbed to his injuries upon arrival at Kokrajhar Hospital.

A local resident said “This morning around 7 am, an auto carrying students and other passengers was en route to Shankardev Shishu Niketan school in Bilasipara. As they were approached the Bania road in Bilasipara, they encountered something in front of them, possibly due to the cyclone, causing the driver to lose control and the auto to overturn. Several passengers, including students, sustained severe injuries in the accident. Among the injured was Shivam Barman, a 7-year-old student of Shankardev Bidya Shishu Niketan, who was accompanied by his mother. They were rushed to Bilasipara Model Hospital, but were later referred to other hospitals. Tragically, when Shivam Barman reached Kokrajhar Hospital, he was declared dead on arrival."