More than 100 died and over 100 missing in worst ferry accident in Assam
DHUBRI: A ferry carrying more than 300 passengers sank in the Brahmaputra River after being caught in a severe storm midstream in this district on Monday.
More than 100 peoples were killed and more than 100 went missing in a worst boat tragedy in Assam. Bodies of 103 victims, including women and children, were recovered by the BSF and the NDRF personnel near Jaleswar said National Disaster Relief Force head Alok Jha.
About 25 peoples swam to safety. The bodies were kept at the Dhubri civil hospital. a massive rescue operation was launched by the Army, BSF’s water wing, National Disaster Force and police armed with mechanized boats but due to bad weather and darkness their progress was hampered.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed grief and assured the state of all help. He called chief minister Tarun Gogoi to convey his condolences. President Pratibha Patil expressed grief over the loss of life.
A red alert has been issued by the district administration in view of the storm.”The storm has resulted in the tragedies and we are taking all measures,” Kalita said.
