One Person Missing after he Falls from Ferry into Brahmaputra River in Nimati Ghat

Guwahati: On Thursday another person went missing in the Brahmaputra river after he allegedly jumped from a ferry at the Nimati-Majuli route in Jorhat.

As per locals on the boat, the person fell off the boat during a wave but some have also suspected that he might have jumped off the ferry.

The person is yet to be identified and rescue operations have been initiated.

It may be mentioned that earlier in September a boat capsize took place in Nimatighati during which at least three persons lost their lives. The incident took place as a result of a collision between two boats. Following this, the Assam Government had ordered proper safety norms on the boats and ferries plying over the river routes in the state. But now, this new incident has brought questions on if the government orders are being followed or not. Further details will be updated soon