DIBRUGARH, Feb 5 - Akash Gupta, a Class� VIII student of Sampoorna Kendra Vidyalaya succumbed to his head injury at a private nursing home here last night following an accident at the KC Gogoi Path in Khalihamari recently.
The student, hailing from Graham Bazaar was reportedly pillion-riding two of his classmates in a scooty on December 2 last when the accident occurred. As they were without the protective helmet, Akash suffered severe head injury while the other two sustained minor injuries when they skidded off the road. Akash was rushed to Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) where he was admitted to the ICU and kept under ventilation. He was later shifted to a private nursing home. He passed away at around 11 pm last night, informed SP Suresh, Principal of the school.
While his last rites were performed today, the school management extended their condolences to the bereaved family members.
�We express our deep sorrow on the demise of Akash Gupta, our student. We convey our heartfelt condolences to all the members of the bereaved family and pray that the Almighty gives enough strength to bear the loss. May his soul rest in peace,� read a condolence message from the school Principal.