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Guwahati: Hundreds of protesters paralyzed National Highway-15 at Kakopathar on Wednesday evening. They demanded justice and financial support for the family of Bishnu Moran, a student killed in a collision. The blockade spanned several hours, trapping commuters traveling between Upper Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
The trouble began Tuesday at 3 pm near Dirak Sonjan. A Maruti Alto slammed into a motorcycle, killing Moran and leaving Satyajit Moran fighting for his life at Assam Medical College and Hospital in Dibrugarh. Both victims lived in a nearby village. Tongna Police are investigating the wreckage.
Led by the All Moran Students Union, the crowd insisted on accountability. One union leader stated, "Two of our brothers met with a road accident. Bishnu Moran lost his life, while Satyajit Moran is battling for his life at Assam Medical College and Hospital in Dibrugarh. We demand adequate compensation for the deceased student’s family and strict punishment for those responsible. Otherwise, our agitation will continue."
The protest occurred within the Kakopathar Police Station area of the Doomdooma Co-District. Residents want safety fixes along the route connecting Namsai, Lohit, Anjaw, and Changlang. The blockade ended only after officials promised action and received a formal memorandum from the group.
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