Agartala, 9th November 2026 : A 19-year-old youth was killed after a motorcycle carrying him plunged into a nearly 50-foot-deep gorge near Bishramganj Police Station on the national highway late Sunday night, triggering grief in his family and locality.
The deceased has been identified as Prashanta Bhowmik, a resident of Purathal Rajnagar area under Bishalgarh. His father is Uttam Bhowmik.
According to local sources, Prashanta was travelling towards Matabari on a motorcycle with his friend Hriday Das when the vehicle reportedly lost control in front of Bishramganj Police Station and fell into the deep gorge.
Prashanta died in the accident, while his friend Hriday Das escaped unharmed, sources said.
Prashanta worked as a motorcycle mechanic at Bishalgarh market and was reportedly striving to support his family and build a better future at a young age.
His sudden death has plunged the family into mourning. His father and other relatives were inconsolable upon receiving the news.
The tragic incident has also cast a pall of gloom over Purathal Rajnagar, with friends and acquaintances expressing grief over his untimely demise.
