Guwahati, June 23 -- In a tragic incident that has sparked serious safety concerns for both locals and tourists, a 20-year-old youth was killed on Sunday after being struck by a speeding dumper near Kenduguri on his bicycle, along the road that connects Bajali to the Manas National Park.

The deceased has been identified asMithun Barman, a resident of Puthimari village in Bajali district. According to eyewitnesses, the dumper was moving at a dangerously high speed when it hit Mithun, killing him on the spot. The horrifying accident has left the local community in shock and mourning.

Residents of the area allege that heavy vehicles, particularly dumpers, frequently travel at reckless speeds on this stretch, especially during night hours. ...