Guwahati, 27 April (HS): Two young men from Assam’s Cachar district lost their lives after a goods-laden vehicle veered off a steep road and plunged into a gorge in Mizoram’s Saitual district near Keifang, police sources confirm on Monday.

The deceased have been identified as Akmal Hussain Laskar, also known as Shaheen and Rahul Alam Mazumdar, both residents of Khulicherra under the Dholai area in Cachar. Laskar was driving the vehicle at the time of the mishap, while Mazumdar was accompanying him.

According to reports, the duo was en route to Silchar when the accident occurred at around 10:30 am. The vehicle, bearing registration number AS 01SC 7343 and loaded with ginger, reportedly lost control while negotiating a steep stretch of the road before plunging into a deep gorge.

Officials stated that the impact of the fall caused extensive damage to the vehicle, leading to the instant death of both occupants.

Family members of the deceased have since left for Mizoram to carry out necessary legal formalities. Meanwhile, authorities have initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the accident.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash