Tragic Death of Assamese Worker in Bengaluru Raises Alarming Concerns

The recent death of Jiten Chirang, a 35-year-old migrant worker from Majuli, in Bengaluru has sparked serious concerns regarding the safety of Assamese workers employed outside their home state. This incident is part of a troubling trend, with several similar fatalities reported in recent months. Local authorities and community members are calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death, while the Assam government has initiated measures to ensure dignified repatriation of deceased workers. The rising number of such incidents has drawn attention from state officials, including Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has voiced concerns over the safety of Assamese youth working away from home.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 4, 2026, 16:52 IST

Migrant Worker Found Dead in Bengaluru

A file image of Jiten Chirang

Jorhat, June 4: A 35-year-old migrant worker from Majuli has tragically passed away under mysterious circumstances in Bengaluru, highlighting a disturbing trend of fatalities among Assamese laborers working outside their home state.

The deceased, identified as Jiten Chirang, hailed from Karkichuk village in Majuli and had relocated to Bengaluru nearly two months ago in search of employment. He leaves behind a wife, two daughters, and a son.

A local resident reported receiving a call at 2:10 am regarding Chirang's death.

"Since it was late, we couldn't take immediate action and requested them to notify the police. The police arrived at the scene around 2:30 am and transported the body to the hospital," he explained.

The Bengaluru unit of Takam Mising Porin Kébang (TMPK), led by secretary Manoj Pegu, is coordinating the next steps.

The family and community are also looking into the possibility of repatriating the body to Assam via the state government's Shraddhanjali App.

"We demand a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death," the local resident emphasized. An official statement from authorities is still pending.

Chirang's death adds to a troubling series of incidents involving Assamese migrant workers. Just a month prior, on May 1, a 32-year-old worker from Lakhimpur district was discovered dead at his workplace in Bengaluru, raising serious concerns about worker safety.

Earlier this year, on January 30, four migrant workers from Lakhimpur, who were employed at a beverage warehouse in Bengaluru, were found dead in their living quarters under suspicious circumstances.

This pattern of fatalities dates back even further. In October 2025, nine migrant workers from Assam tragically lost their lives in an accident at a construction site in the Ennore Special Economic Zone (SEZ) near Chennai.

In response to these tragedies, the Assam government initiated the Shraddhanjali scheme, aimed at ensuring the dignified repatriation of the remains of Assamese citizens who die outside the state.

The alarming frequency of these deaths has caught the attention of state officials. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has consistently expressed concern over the increasing fatalities among Assamese youth working away from home, a sentiment that Chirang's death underscores once more.