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Assam: Boat ferrying passengers capsizes in Brahmaputra River due to heavy downpour; 3 killed

Three people, including two children, died after a boat capsized in the Brahmaputra River in Assam due to heavy rainfall and storm. As many as 20 people were rescued from the boat.

By: Ruchi Upadhyay  Pardaphash Group
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Assam: Boat ferrying passengers capsizes in Brahmaputra River due to heavy downpour; 3 killed

Assam: In a tragic incident near Hatsingimari, a boat capsized in the Brahmaputra River, resulting in deaths of 3 people. The boat, which was ferrying passengers from Kali Alga Ghat to Nepur Alga Charanchal, encountered rough waters, resulting in the harrowing mishap. The incident unfolded when the boat was passing through the South-Salmara Mankachar district in Assam.

Onlookers report that the journey was eventful until the boat suddenly capsized in the turbulent waters of the Brahmaputra.

Several passengers, including women and children, were on board during the accident, and a swift rescue operation was launched immediately.

Local fishermen and authorities rushed to the emergency spot, risking their lives to save those in distress. Amid the chaos, it is reported that a child named Jubair has been rescued from the water.

As the rescue efforts continue, there is a growing concern for the safety of other passengers who were on board the ill-fated boat.

The incident has caused a stir in the South Salmara-Mankachar district, underscoring the dangers posed by the unpredictable currents of the Brahmaputra River.

This devastating event transcends the immediate tragedy, igniting a broader discourse on immigration policy, international cooperation, and the human cost of economic and political turmoil.

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