Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Assam youth's death raises migrant safety concerns
A 32-year-old man from Assam named Abhijit Sonowal died mysteriously while traveling to Kerala for work.
His family suspects foul play and demands a thorough investigation.
This incident has raised concerns about the safety of migrant workers from Assam.
The government acknowledges the issue but lacks accurate data on the number of migrant workers.
Advocates are calling for a better system to track and protect these workers.
Abhijit Sonowal, a 32-year-old from Assam, died mysteriously in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
He was traveling to Kerala in search of employment.
His family suspects foul play and demands a thorough investigation.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of migrant workers from Assam.
The government acknowledges the issue but lacks accurate data on migrant workers.
- Who
- Abhijit Sonowal, a 32-year-old man from Assam
- What
- Death of a migrant worker under suspicious circumstances
- When
- July 18
- Where
- Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Traveling to Kerala in search of employment
Family and Advocates
Government
Need for Worker Registration
Family and Advocates
Advocates argue for a comprehensive registration and tracking system to improve the safety of migrant workers.
Government
The government acknowledges the difficulties faced by workers but has not yet implemented a mandatory registration system.
- Name
- Abhijit Sonowal
- Age
- 32
- Origin
- Sonowal Kachari Gaon, Majuli district, Assam
- Destination
- Kerala
- Location of Death
- Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
- Date of Death
- July 18
- Registered Workers in Assam
- 78,73,658
- Deceased Workers Repatriated
- 354