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DIGBOI: Concern has gripped the town of Digboi as a renowned Class I contractor, Putul Sarma (66), associated with Indian Oil Corporation’s Assam Oil Division (AOD), has reportedly been missing for the past four days. According to sources, Sarma, proprietor of M/S Prasanna Welding Industries and a resident of Borbil No. 1 in Tinsukia district, was last seen on Tuesday, August 12, around 9:30 pm when he left his residential office. Since then, no communication has been established with him.
His wife, Kabita Sarmah, lodged a missing person report at the Digboi Police Station on the same night, prompting preliminary search operations in and around the township and at his usual work sites.
Family members revealed that Sarma had been unwell in recent days and was also facing financial difficulties. His son, Darshan Sarmah, shared that his father often lost his temper over trivial matters, while a long-serving employee, Sibu Debnath, mentioned that Sarma had left home before but usually returned within a couple of days.
Police have not confirmed any foul play, but the prolonged absence has caused anxiety among family members, colleagues, and the local community. Authorities, along with relatives, are reviewing CCTV footage from different locations. A recording from the Golai area showed Sarma walking along the road toward Margherita on the night of his disappearance. Adding to the mystery, Sarma did not carry his mobile phones and left the keys of his personal vehicle at his office before going missing. On Friday evening, a local resident informed the family that he had seen Sarma walking towards Margherita around 10:30 pm.
Meanwhile, employees of Sarma’s company expressed concerns about unpaid salaries and pending dues, which they believe may be linked to his financial distress. Community leaders have appealed to the public to assist in tracing Sarma. “We request anyone who might have seen or communicated with him since August 12 to immediately inform the police or family members,” a relative urged.
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