Pathsala, Oct. 27 -- Two young men have died in separate road accidents on National Highway 127(A) in Assam's Bajali district within a week, prompting residents to raise concerns over hazardous road conditions and electricity poles obstructing the carriageway.

The approximately 38-km stretch from Zero Point in Pathsala to the Bhutan border has several reported hazards, including deep potholes, sharp curves, poor drainage and electricity poles located on or close to the road.

On the night of October 21, Navajit Talukdar of Ghatbar village died on the spot after his motorcycle hit an electricity pole at Kenduguri in Bajali around 11 pm. David Das, who was pillion rider, sustained critical injuries and is undergoing treatment.

In a separa...