Guwahati, Aug 13: In a shocking incident, an Assam Police constable died on Saturday during a preparation exercise for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations in Guwahati.

The constable has been identified as as Kukil Dutta, a resident of Lakhimpur posted under the Assam Police Radio Organisation (APRO) in Tezpur.

According to police, Dutta started feeling unwell and suddenly collapsed during a police drill in the city’s Khanapara area. He was soon rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Prasanta Bhuyan, IGP, Law and Order, Assam Police, said, “He was ill and later died. We are yet to receive the autopsy report. Once it comes, we can give further details about his illness.”

The victim’s mortal remains were sent to his native place where his last rites were performed.

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