Assam: Wall collapses on family, man & six-month-old son die in Cachar

Guwahati: A man along with his six-month-old son died after a wall collapsed on them amidst the heavy rain in Cachar, Assam.

The deceased were identified as Aziruddin and his six-month-old son, Asifuddin.

Both died on the spot before any help could arrive.

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Reports indicate that incessant rainfall weakened the mud wall, causing it to suddenly give way and bury the family beneath debris.

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While Aziruddin and Asifuddin did not survive, other family members sustained injuries.

Police and emergency response team reached the spot shortly after the incident and recovered the bodies for autopsy.