Assam: Cotton University administrative superintendent found dead in Guwahati

Guwahati: A man identified to be an administrative superintendent at the Cotton University in Guwahati, Assam was found dead after an alleged accident in Jorabat.

According to reports, the man was identified as Dhruvajyoti Barman, Administrative Superintendent at Cotton University.

While initially it was reported that he died after being assaulted by some truck driver, his uncle refuted the claim.

According to preliminary reports, Barman was driving his car to Tezpur when he met with an accident involving a truck.

Allegedly, the truck driver assaulted Barman with a rod, resulting in fatal injuries.

However, the allegation was later denied and it was said that he may have died after being hit by a truck during the truck instead.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

"We are verifying the details and allegations. The matter is under investigation," said a police official.