Eminent journalist Achyut Hazarika passes away at 68; Bokakhat mourns a media pioneer

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BOKAKHAT: Achyut Hazarika, a distinguished journalist who represented the media fraternity of Bokakhat for nearly four decades, passed away on Monday morning at the age of 68. Known for his tireless efforts to highlight the social and cultural life of Bokakhat, Hazarika played a pivotal role in shaping local journalism. He was one of the founding members of the Bokakhat Press Club, served as its acting president in the past, and was the executive president at the time of his demise.

Hazarika was also actively involved in various cultural and social organizations. He was a founding member and former general secretary of the Asom Sanskritik Mahasabha, and was serving as its vice president at the time of his passing. In addition, he helped establish the Ujoni Asom Biklang Kendra and was a lifelong member of the Axam Xahitya Xabha.

The news of his death drew an outpouring of grief. Admirers, friends, and colleagues gathered at his rented residence in Ward No. 2 of Bokakhat to pay their last respects. Before his mortal remains were taken to his native home in Jakhalabandha, several organizations, including the Assam State Journalists’ Association, Bokakhat Subdivision Journalists’ Association, Bokakhat Press Club, EMJA (Bokakhat), Kaziranga News Network, Komargaon Regional Journalists’ Association, and others, paid tribute with traditional Assamese gamosas and floral offerings.

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