GUWAHATI: Two bikers were killed as they were hit by a truck at Baghmari in Biswanath district on August 15.
According to a report, the incident took place at around 8.30 PM on the national highway in front of a petrol bunker.
The injured were rushed to a hospital at Tezpur where they were declared dead. The deceased duo has been identified as Bipul Majhi and Susen Jogdula.
In the meanwhile locals in the area alleged that it was the convoy of Assam Finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma that was involved in the accident.
A large number of people gathered at the spot and protested against the minister.
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It is to be mentioned that the Assam Finance minister and convenor of BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), clarifying the air around the incident, said that he, along with other police officials, had actually helped the victim in getting first aid in a nearby hospital and it was not his convoy but a truck that was involved in the accident.
Speaking to media Sarma said, "I saw the bike hitting the truck and after seeing the ambulance I stepped outside and asked the DC to arrange for treatment of the injured and the victim was given treatment at GNRC through the entire night."
"It's unfair to spread false news. Along with me, many others were present in the convoy. Why would everyone tell a lie?" Himanta added.
