1. Boat accident along Assam-Bangladesh border claims a life, leaves two missing.
2. Occurred during a storm, exacerbating the situation.
3. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) initiates rescue operations for the missing individuals.
Guwahati, April 01: A tragic boat accident occurred along the Assam-Bangladesh border at Alga in Nepur, resulting in the loss of life and the disappearance of two individuals.
The incident occurred during a storm, adding to the severity of the situation. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) immediately launched a rescue operation to locate the missing persons.
The unfortunate incident took place yesterday around 5 pm when a mechanised boat carrying 18 passengers departed from Hatshingimari Kokradanga bound for Alga Char in Nepur.
However, the journey took a tragic turn when the boat encountered a sudden storm near Alga in Nepur, leading to the capsizing of the vessel.
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As a result of the accident, three individuals, including two children, were thrown into the turbulent waters of the Brahmaputra River.
Despite the efforts of the remaining passengers to swim to safety, the situation turned dire as the storm intensified.
Residents immediately sprang into action, initiating rescue efforts to locate the missing individuals. Tragically, the body of Shamim Hussain, a 4-year-old boy, was recovered, but due to the absence of medical facilities on the char, he could not be revived.
Currently, Kovad Hussain (65) and Ismail Hussain (8) remain missing, prompting the Hatshingimari SDRF to mobilize rescue operations early this morning.
The efforts are being coordinated with local authorities, including Sukhsar police and the Border Security Force (BSF), to cover a wider area and maximize the chances of locating the missing persons.
In response to the incident, the revenue circle officer of Mankas is expected to arrive shortly to oversee the rescue operations and provide necessary support.
Additionally, Sukhsar police have made arrangements for the post-mortem examination of the deceased child to facilitate the legal process and provide closure to the affected family.
The tragic boat accident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers posed by natural calamities and underscores the importance of swift and coordinated rescue efforts to minimize loss of life and alleviate suffering in such challenging circumstances.
