Ailing Mother of ULFA Commander Paresh Baruah Dies in Assam
ULFA commander Paresh Baruah’s mother Miliki Baruah died today in Assam.
advertisement
ULFA Commander-in-Chief Paresh Baruah’s mother Miliki Baruah today died following old-age ailments at her residence in Assam’s Dibrugarh district, the family said.
She was 88, and is survived by her four sons, including Baruah, and a daughter. Her other son was killed by unidentified persons at the height of insurgency in the state.
The octogenarian was ailing for the past several months due to old-age complications and was admitted to a private hospital last month but was later discharged.
She died at 11:10 am at her residence in Jeraigaon village under Chabua Police Station of the district.
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi had extended assistance of Rs one lakh to her for treatment which she refused to accept and asked him to spend it on flood-affected people.
The Chief Minister had also announced that if Paresh Baruah wished to visit his ailing mother, the state government would consider it on humanitarian grounds which was also rejected by the ULFA’s commander-in-chief.
Gogoi condoled Miliki Baruah’s death saying that she was a social activist and religious person who worked for the people and her death was an irreparable loss.
The ULFA (Independent), led by Baruah, also expressed grief over the passing away of Miliki Baruah.
We offer our deep obeisance to a woman whose strength, courage, idealism and sacrifice as a mother will be an example for several generations.
— Arunodoy Asom, Publicity Secretary, ULFA
The outfit also offered their deepest condolences to the bereaved family.
(With inputs from PTI.)
(At The Quint, we question everything. Play an active role in shaping our journalism by becoming a member today.)