1st official COVID death in Cachar: Corona +ve jawan of Assam Rifles dies in SMCH

July 19: A  jawan of Assam Rifles was admitted in Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) around 11.40 PM on Saturday. He was tested COVID-19 positive by Rapid Antigen Test. However, the jawan died within a hour. He was identified as S.K. Wagle (46) of Assam Rifles, Cachar. District Media Expert Suman Choudhury confirming this news said that this case was referred to the Death Audit Board and subsequently declared as “COVID Death.” The deceased jawan will be cremated by the District Administration as per COVID Protocol.