Belakoba, 24th October: A civic volunteer posted at Belakoba Police Outpost under Rajganj Police Station lost his life after being hit by a motorcycle while on duty during a Durga idol immersion procession on Friday. He sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Jalpaiguri Super Speciality Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The incident has cast a pall of grief over the Belakoba area.
The deceased, identified as Aijul Haque, was a resident of Babupara village in Belakoba under Rajganj block. According to police sources, he was performing his duties on the road during the immersion procession when a motorcycle suddenly hit him.
Police personnel immediately rescued him and took him to Jalpaiguri Super Speciality Hospital, but he could not be saved.
On Saturday, his body was brought to Belakoba Police Outpost, where fellow police personnel paid their final respects by saluting him and offering flowers.
