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Family members mourn the death of Maibam Bimolchandra Singh at the Imphal Airport in Manipur on November 29. Late Maibam Bimolchandra Singh, a 30-year-old youth from Manipur who was killed in the terrorist attack in Mumbai was working as an assistant manager (housekeeping) at the Oberoi Trident in Mumbai. (UB Photos)
 
Guwahati | November 29: After the death of Maibam Bimolchandra Singh, a 30-year old youth from Manipur working as an assistant manager (housekeeping) at the Oberoi Trident, the Mumbai terror has sent yet another blow to this part of the country, as journalist Sabina Saigal Saikia, a bride of Assam, found dead in the Hotel Taj following the 59-hour long seize of this heritage building came to an end after a successful operation conducted by the NSG commandoes.
The charred body of Sabina was found at the fourth floor of the Taj, said the report reached here after the horrified chapter of terrorist attack in the financial hub of the country finally concluded this morning. Her body has been sent to JJ Hospital for post mortem, the report added.
Sabina was attached with the Times of India group and the consulting editor of the Sunday Times. She was the daughter-in-law of noted Assamese writer Chandra Prakash Saikia. She leaves behind her journalist husband Santanu Saikia, a daughter and a son.
Family sources disclosed, Sabina was to attend a marriage ceremony of one of her friend and stayed at room No 641 of the Taj on that fateful day of the terrorist strike on November 26. Her family members lost all contact with her since the terrorist seized the hotel. According to sources, she sent the last SMS from her mobile phone to one of her friend describing the horrific situation she faced inside the hotel on Wednesday night.
It may be mentioned here that, Santanu Saikia, when contacted through telephone at Mumbai on November 27, said it had been reported that Sabina was safe and came out of the hotel. However, he admitted that he failed to make any contact with his wife till then.

Comments (1 posted):

anup jaiswal on November 30, 2008 08:42:45
morungexpress
Shantanu,

I spoke to zia and smita and took your cell number. Finding it very difficult to convey what we are feeling today for you and the kids. Just to convey that we are alongside to somehow share the grief.

anup and savita

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