Sonitpur (Assam), 29 October (H.S.): A man was killed on the spot and his wife was seriously injured after an unidentified vehicle hit their motorcycle at Karki Centre in Missamari in Assam’s Sonitpur district.

According to the official information on Thursday, the deceased has identified as Subiram Basumatary, while his wife, Lucina Basumatary, sustained serious injuries in the accident.

According to preliminary information, the couple was travelling on a motorcycle when the unidentified vehicle hit them at Karki Centre. The impact proved fatal for Subiram, who killed at the spot, while his wife was rushed to a hospital for treatment.

The incident triggered concern among local residents. Further details regarding the circumstances of the accident and the identity of the vehicle involved are awaited.----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash