Boat capsizes in state's Dhubri district, 15 missing including circle officer

In an unfortunate incident, Dhubri Circle officer Sanju Das went missing along with 15 others after boat capsize in Brahmaputra river in the district on September 29.

The boat capsized near Dhubri Phulbari bridge which is an under construction bridge over the Brahmaputra River between Assam and Meghalaya in North-East India.

There were around 60-70 people on boat that hit Dhubri-Phulbari bridge LNT Tap-2 following which more than 15 passengers went missing including Circle officer Sanju Das and his team of officers. 

Following the incident, the State Disaster Management Forces (SDRF) has launched a rescue and search operation. 

"The boat collided with a pillar and we have just started the rescue operation. The circle officer was on duty and was going through the boat. Presently, at least 10 people are still missing,''  Dhubri ADC Dhrubajyoti Das said while speaking to reporters.

Fortunately, Congress Mohila Morcha President Baby begum who too was on the boat with her husband was rescued and presently in hospital. However, the Circle Officer still missing.