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Former AASU leader dies

A pall of gloom descends in Nazira following the sudden death of Tipun Gogoi. Gogoi, the young businessman died on Wednesday night. He was 31 and left behind him mother and elder brother.

Various local organizations and individuals condoled his death and conveyed their deep sympathies to the bereaved family members.  

 

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