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Three from Assam die in Goa fire incident

Guwahati, Dec 8 (UNI) At least three persons from Assam died in the fire incident at the night club in Goa that killed at least 25 people including four foreigners.
"Deeply anguished by the tragic loss of lives in the Arpora fire incident in Goa, where three of our own, lost their precious lives," said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on his X handle.
The Chief Minister said that the three deceased were identified as Rahul Tanti, Manojit Mal , both from Cachar and Diganta Patir from Dhemaji.
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