An election duty official was killed and three others, including a senior administrative officer, were critically injured in a road accident at Matiabagh in Dhubri early Monday while on their way to the District Commissioner’s office.
Officials said the team was travelling in a vehicle deployed for an Election Flying Squad when it collided head-on with a truck. The squad was heading to report for duty ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Romiya Ghosh, an assistant officer from Tulsibil, died on the spot. Three others — Shashi Bhushan Rajkhowa, Circle Officer of Chapar; Dipankar Adhikari, Field Officer in the Disaster Management Department; and the driver — sustained critical injuries. The identity of the driver has not been disclosed.
All three injured were admitted to Dhubri Medical College and Hospital, where they are undergoing intensive treatment. Hospital principal Dr. Ankumoni Saikia said, “The injured are currently receiving intensive medical care. We are taking all necessary steps to stabilise their condition.”
The Election Flying Squad plays a crucial role in enforcing the Model Code of Conduct and monitoring illegal activities during the election period.
Police and district officials reached the accident site soon after the incident and carried out rescue operations. The cause of the accident is under investigation, with preliminary indications pointing to poor visibility, possible mechanical failure, or driver fatigue.
The district administration is in contact with the families of the victims and is closely monitoring the condition of the injured.