Assam floods: Two bodies found buried under silt as villagers return to Sivasagar's Nepalikhuti

As floodwaters continued to recede in Assam's worst-affected areas, a grim discovery was made in Nepalikhuti village of Sivasagar district, where returning residents found two bodies buried beneath thick layers of silt left behind by the recent floods.

Residents who returned to the village to assess the damage and begin clearing their homes came across the bodies while removing mud and debris deposited by the floodwaters. Visuals from the village showed extensive destruction, with household belongings, including refrigerators and other essential items, scattered across the flood-ravaged settlement as villagers searched for missing persons.

One of the bodies was discovered near the riverbank, with only the legs visible above the accumulated silt while the rest of the body remained buried beneath mud and flood sediment. Another body was found under heavy deposits of silt near the residence of Sonu Karmarkar. According to local residents, both bodies had been completely covered by sediment carried in by the floodwaters.

"We all came back to our village today. While clearing our homes, we found two dead bodies. We immediately informed the Gaonburha and the police administration," a villager said.

Another resident said one of the deceased is suspected to be the wife of Rajen Panika, although the identity has not yet been officially confirmed.

Police and local authorities were informed immediately after the discoveries. Officials are expected to recover the bodies, establish their identities and conduct post-mortem examinations in accordance with procedure.

Nepalikhutiin Assam's Sivasagar was among the worst-affected villages in Upper Assam during the recent floods, which caused widespread inundation and extensive damage to homes and infrastructure, forcing residents to evacuate. Although water levels have receded, villagers returning to the area continue to face severe destruction, with thick layers of mud covering homes and belongings and concerns that additional victims may still be buried beneath the accumulated sediment.