Veteran Journalist Biman Bihari Dhar, Grandson killed in tragic road mishap in Tripura

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A devastating road accident in State's Bagma area claimed the lives of veteran journalist and noted writer Biman Bihari Dhar and his grandson Rahul Pal, casting a pall of gloom over the state's media, literary and social circles. The fatal collision occurred on Thursday when their car was involved in a head-on crash with a passenger bus.

According to Gomati District Superintendent of Police Arniban Das, 84-year-old Biman Bihari Dhar was travelling towards the revered Matabari temple in Udaipur along with his 27-year-old grandson Rahul Pal when the accident took place. Their vehicle reportedly collided head-on with an Agartala-bound bus in the Bagma area, resulting in a catastrophic impact.

The collision proved fatal for the veteran journalist, who succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Rahul Pal sustained critical injuries and was immediately rescued and rushed to Gomati District Hospital for treatment. Despite efforts by medical personnel, he later passed away while undergoing treatment at the hospital.

The tragedy has added a deeply emotional dimension as Rahul had recently secured employment with the Indian Oil Corporation. Family sources said the young man had been travelling with his grandfather to Matabari to offer prayers and share the joy of this significant achievement when the fatal accident occurred.

The loss of two members of the same family in a single incident has sent shockwaves across the state. The passing of Biman Bihari Dhar, in particular, has been mourned by journalists, writers and intellectuals who remember him as a respected figure in Tripura's media and literary landscape. Over the years, he earned recognition for his contributions to journalism and literature, leaving behind a legacy that influenced generations of readers and media professionals.

News of the accident spread quickly, prompting an outpouring of condolences from various sections of society. Colleagues, admirers and members of the literary fraternity expressed profound grief over the sudden demise of the veteran journalist, describing it as a significant loss to Tripura's journalistic and cultural heritage.

As the state comes to terms with the tragedy, the untimely deaths of Biman Bihari Dhar and Rahul Pal have left a void that will be difficult to fill, turning what should have been a moment of family celebration into an occasion of immense sorrow and mourning.

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