Overview
- Dispur Police seized the 108 ambulance involved and opened an investigation to establish the sequence of events and fix responsibility.
- The driver, identified as Rekibuddin Ahmed of Changsari, fled the scene and later surrendered at Rangia Police Station.
- The deceased, Luna Bhardwaj, 22, a JB Law College graduate set to join a bank, was declared brought dead at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.
- Another rider, Achyut Baruah, 24, suffered serious injuries and remains in the GMCH ICU in stable condition.
- The 108 workers’ union cited inexperienced drivers — noting Ahmed was reportedly recruited about one-and-a-half months ago — and the victim’s family criticized the delay in his surrender.