Woman Dies, Child Injured After Hillside Collapses in Assam’s Doboka

Doboka, Assam: A tragic incident involving a sudden hillside collapse has claimed the life of a woman and left a child injured in Bhagirath village under the Doboka area of Assam’s Hojai district.

The deceased has been identified as Dushnara Begum, while the injured child has been identified as Shafiqul Islam.

According to preliminary information, the incident occurred when Begum was engaged in collecting stones from a hillside. She was reportedly gathering and arranging the stones when a section of the slope suddenly gave way, causing earth and debris to fall onto her.

Begum was buried beneath the collapsed material and reportedly died in the incident. The child, who was also at the location, sustained injuries during the collapse.

Following the incident, personnel from Doboka Police Station arrived at the site to examine the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

Police have reportedly initiated an investigation to determine how the hillside collapsed and establish the sequence of events leading to the woman’s death.

The extent of the child’s injuries and his present medical condition remain unclear. Further information about the incident is awaited.

The incident also draws attention to the potential dangers associated with collecting stones near unstable hillsides, where sudden ground movement can pose serious risks to people working nearby.