Journalist Saidul Islam Passes Away During Media Tour in Sikkim
Journalist Saidul Islam Passes Away During Media Tour in Sikkim
Gangtok, Dec 1 : Journalist Saidul Islam, a correspondent for Assamese daily *Gana Adhikar*. ETV Bharat , passed away after suffering a heart attack while on an official media tour organised by the District Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Hills Division, Diphu.
The incident took place during a sightseeing visit to a Buddhist monastery in Gangtok, where Islam suddenly complained of discomfort. He was immediately rushed to STNM Government Hospital, however, doctors declared him dead at around 11:45 AM.
Islam, a resident of Rongnihang Pathar in Diphu, was an active media professional known for his contributions to multiple platforms including ETV Bharat and Assam Times Post. He also founded the digital news platform *Hills Views Today*. He was part of a four-day tour involving 26 journalists and three officials from DIPR, which commenced on November 29.
Following the unexpected tragedy, the tour has been cancelled. Authorities have initiated arrangements to transport his body back to Diphu by December 2. Medical officials are awaiting the arrival of his family members before proceeding with the postmortem.
Deputy Director of DIPR (Hills), Gagan Narzary, confirmed that despite prompt support from accompanying journalists, Islam could not be revived.
His sudden demise has shocked the media fraternity of Karbi Anglong. The District Press Club and fellow journalists have expressed profound grief, remembering him as a committed and hardworking media professional.
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