Three die after falling into septic tank in Assam’s Goalpara, one critical: Cops
Three individuals tragically died after falling into a septic tank in Assam's Goalpara district while cleaning it. The incident occurred around 9:30 am, and one person remains in critical condition. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, which may involve suffocation and toxic gas exposure.
- ▪Three people died and one was injured after falling into a septic tank in Goalpara.
- ▪The accident occurred while cleaning the tank, and all four were rescued by locals.
- ▪The deceased include the property owner and two labourers, while one relative is in critical condition.
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Three die after falling into septic tank in Assam’s Goalpara, one critical: CopsThe accident happened around 9:30 am when the property owner, Josok Rabha (40), along with two labourers and a relative, was cleaning an old septic tank, officers said.Published on: May 29, 2026 7:40 PM ISTBy Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha, SilcharShare viaCopy link Three persons died and one was injured on Friday morning after they accidentally fell into a septic tank while cleaning it in the Goraimari area of Assam’s Goalpara district, police said.All four were trapped inside the tank and rescued by locals, said Goalpara additional superintendent of police (headquarters) Biddyut Vikas Bora Bhuyan.The accident happened around 9:30 am when the property owner, Josok Rabha (40), along with two labourers and a…
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