IIT Guwahati student dies in Brahmaputra drowning, another rescued: Police
Local sailors immediately came to the rescue, followed by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team
A tragic incident occurred near Guwahati’s Lathia Bagicha Ghat on Saturday evening when a BTech 3rd year student from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) accidentally fell into the Brahmaputra river. The unfortunate event claimed the life of the student, while another student who was rescued by sailors and later by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team.
The incident highlights the dangers of monsoon season and the importance of safety precautions around water bodies. IIT-G expressed deep sorrow over the loss and is cooperating fully with the police investigation.
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