Updated On: 27 September, 2023 06:31 PM IST | Bajali | PTI
The retired cop, identified as a former sub-inspector Ashwini Thakuria was seriously injured after falling into the drain

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A 74-year-old retired police officer died after falling into an uncovered drain, leading to protests in Assam`s Barpeta district, an official said on Wednesday.
Retired sub-inspector Ashwini Thakuria was seriously injured after falling into the drain in the district`s Pathshala town on Tuesday evening, the officials said, adding he was rushed to a hospital but doctors declared him brought dead.