Guwahati: In a truly horrifying incident that has left the Samaguri area of Nagaon district reeling, a seven-year-old girl tragically lost her life after allegedly being thrown into the Kolong River by her maternal uncle.
The victim, identified as Gouri Priya Das from Barhola village in Kathiatoli, was reportedly enjoying her school holidays at her maternal relatives’ home in Chamguri’s Khatual Borbheti when the unthinkable occurred.
The accused, Bikash Das, who is said to be working with the Health Department, allegedly committed this heinous act on July 25. The day began with Gouri’s father, accompanied by two uncles and her grandfather, arriving to take her back home.
However, in a shocking turn, eyewitnesses recounted how Bikash Das, without warning, picked up the child, walked to the riverbank, and, under still mysterious circumstances, threw her into the swirling waters of the Kolong.
Local residents, witnessing the horrific spectacle unfold, immediately sprang into action. They bravely pulled the struggling child from the river and rushed her to the Nagaon Medical College and Hospital (NMCH).
Despite the valiant efforts of medical staff, little Gouri succumbed to her injuries shortly after being admitted. The incident has plunged the locality into a state of panic and profound emotional distress, with residents openly expressing their outrage and demanding the most stringent punishment for the accused.
Following the crime, Bikash Das reportedly fled the scene, but the Khatual Police acted swiftly and managed to apprehend him. A detailed investigation has been launched, and authorities are currently interrogating the suspect to ascertain the motive behind this inexplicable act.
The case has not only stunned the local community but has also ignited a fervent demand for immediate justice for the young victim, with many locals calling for the harshest possible legal action against the perpetrator.
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