Assam Couple Who Migrated to Chennai for Work Die, Two Children Left Without Parents

**Nagaon, November 6, 2026:** A couple from Assam's Nagaon district, who had moved to Chennai nearly a year ago in search of employment, have died under circumstances that have raised concerns among their family members and villagers. The deceased have been identified as Nizam Uddin and his wife, Masuma Khatun, residents of Chaurapara in Dhaniabheti village under Batadrava. According to India Today NE, the couple's bodies were brought back to their native village following intervention by the Nagaon district administration and Batadrava Police. The bodies were transported to Assam under the state government's Shraddhanjali scheme. Villagers have raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the deaths and demanded a thorough investigation. However, the exact cause of death and the circumstances remain to be established. The couple's two young children are now without parental care, raising concerns about their future and support. The incident has drawn attention to the difficulties faced by families who migrate outside Assam in search of employment. **Source:** India Today NE **Date:** November 6, 2026