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The much anticipated 24×7 water supply project for South Central Guwahati Water Supply Project site turned into a scene of tragedy on Thursday when a man was killed there.

A labourer was killed and another sustained grave injury after a heavy plate fell on them while lifting metal for the under construction project of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

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The tragic incident happened in North Guwahati near Aswaklanta Temple. The accident happened when a crane was lifting the heavy metal onto the construction site.

The injured worker was rushed to a nearby hospital.

The deceased has been identified as Idrish from Uttar Pradesh.

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The South Central Guwahati Water Supply Project and the North Guwahati Water Supply Project is being funded by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

The police are investigating into the incident.