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Postmaster in Nagaon, Assam Dies After Falling Into Pond
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 09:38 PM
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A postmaster in Nagaon, Assam, died after accidentally falling into a pond, officials said.
A senior postal official in Nagaon, Assam, lost his life after slipping and falling into a pond at the post office premises. Local authorities confirmed that the postmaster was retrieved from the water but could not be revived.
Emergency services arrived promptly, and the area was cordoned off while the investigation into the circumstances of the accident began. The post office was temporarily closed as staff and officials gathered to assess the situation.
Colleagues and community members expressed shock and grief, describing the deceased as a dedicated employee who had served the region for many years. The district administration announced that a formal condolence ceremony will be held for the family.
The incident underscores the need for safety measures in public workplaces, especially in areas prone to water hazards.
Emergency services arrived promptly, and the area was cordoned off while the investigation into the circumstances of the accident began. The post office was temporarily closed as staff and officials gathered to assess the situation.
Colleagues and community members expressed shock and grief, describing the deceased as a dedicated employee who had served the region for many years. The district administration announced that a formal condolence ceremony will be held for the family.
The incident underscores the need for safety measures in public workplaces, especially in areas prone to water hazards.