The only child of former Assam Home Minister, the late Bhrigu Kumar Phukan, has died by suicide, police said on Monday. According to a police officer, on Sunday Upasa Phukan (28) reportedly jumped from the second floor of her home in Kharghuli area of Guwahati, where she lived with her mother.
"She was immediately rushed to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, where doctors declared her dead. We have registered a case of unnatural death and are carrying out a probe," he added.
Was battling mental health
The initial investigation revealed that she had been struggling with mental health issues for an extended period and was undergoing treatment, the police officer stated. "She had earlier also attempted suicide. Yesterday, when her mother was busy with household work, she jumped from the second floor of the house," the officer said.
He further said that no suicide note has been found in the house.
Bhrigu Kumar Phukan, who died in 2006, was the home minister in the first AGP government from 1985. He was one of the signatories of the Assam Accord.
Assam Agriculture Minister expresses grief
In a post on X, Assam Agriculture Minister and AGP president Atul Bora said, "I am deeply saddened by the untimely and unfortunate demise of Upasa Phukan, daughter of Late Bhrigu Kumar Phukan, a prominent leader of the historic Assam Movement, senior AGP leader and former Home Minister of Assam."
"In this moment of profound grief, I offer my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and pray to the Almighty for the eternal peace of her departed soul. Om Shanti!" he added.
(With PTI inputs)
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