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Jorhat boat accident | As per the state's report, 50 people have been rescued and 70 are still missing, says NDRF Deputy Commandant P. Srivastava
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Assam: Rescue operation continues in Brahmaputra river in Jorhat where two boats collided & one of them capsized yesterday

"70 passengers were on the boat that capsized. A woman has died. The operation continued throughout the night. It is still underway," an NDRF official says

#UPDATE | Two persons are still missing and 87 passengers were rescued & traced alive after two boats collided & one of them capsized in the Brahmaputra river in Jorhat, yesterday: Assam State Disaster Management Authority

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visits Nimati Ghat in Jorhat where a boat capsized in the Brahmaputra river after colliding with another boat yesterday

"Out of 90 people who were on board, a woman has died & 2 are missing. I hope we'll have a clear picture by the evening," he says

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visits the boat accident site near Nimati Ghat in Jorhat district

"Have directed Jorhat Dist Admin to register a criminal case on the accident. A high-level inquiry will also be instituted today," he says

From today, plying of private ferries will be stopped as they don't have marine engine. If owners wish to convert single-engine to marine engine, Govt will provide grant of Rs 10 lakhs with 75% subsidy: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

A bridge connecting Jorhat & Majuli is under construction. A group of Ministers will review its progress. Three officials of Inland Water Transport Department have been placed under suspension in this accident case: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Both Centre & state govt are working together to conduct rescue operation. I pay condolences to the family of one who died in the incident. We will ensure appropriate action is taken to avoid such accidents in future: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Jorhat boat accident