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Darjeeling Youth Found Dead on Roof in Assam's Dhubri District
A teenager from Darjeeling has been found dead on a rooftop in Dhubri, Assam, raising fresh concerns about migrant worker safety in the region. The victim was among a group of young workers who had relocated for employment in local commercial establishments.
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A 17-year-old identified as Anuj from Singla in Darjeeling district was discovered dead on a rooftop in Dhubri town on Monday, marking a tragic development in a case that has drawn attention to conditions faced by migrant workers in Assam. Anuj was part of a group of nine young men and women from the same Darjeeling locality who had travelled to Dhubri in search of employment.
The deceased and his companions had secured work at various establishments including momo shops and beauty parlours across Dhubri. Details surrounding the exact circumstances of his death remain unclear, with investigators examining the scene and conducting preliminary enquiries into whether the death was accidental or suspicious in nature.
The incident has reignited concerns about worker welfare and safety standards in informal sector employment across border districts of Northeast India. Authorities in Assam have registered the case and initiated a formal investigation to establish the cause of death and circumstances leading to the body's discovery on the rooftop.