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Nagen Sarma was an Indian politician hailing from Assam. Nagen was the general secretary of Asom Gana Parishad. [1] He was a three times MLA from Nalbari constituency and served as PWD Minister and Forest minister for the Government of Assam. [2] [3] [4]

Death

Sarma was killed in a car ambush by United Liberation Front of Asom (Ulfa). [1]

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References

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