GUWAHATI: In a tragic incident, the loco pilot of a passenger train got electrocuted at the Guwahati Railway Station last night, January 18.
As reported by the Railway Police, the deceased, Siba Saikia of the Lachit Express was conducting a loco check when he got electrocuted by the overhead electric lines. As per reports, Saikia died on the spot.
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The Lachit Express was scheduled to depart from the Guwahati Railway Station at 10:20 PM, and the co-loco pilot had reportedly already checked the engine as required. However, Saikia himself climbed on top to recheck when the accident occurred.
Siba Saikia is a resident of Golaghat, Assam. The body has been sent to the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for post-mortem.