I am pained at the tragic boat accident near Nimati Ghat, Jorhat.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) September 8, 2021
Directed Majuli & Jorhat admin to undertake rescue mission expeditiously with help of @NDRFHQ & SDRF. Advising Min @BimalBorahbjp to immediately rush to the accident site. I'll also visit Nimati Ghat tomorrow.
Tragedy in Brahmaputra: A boat carrying about 130 people from Nimatighat in Jorhat district capsized after colliding with a ferry plying from Kamalabari ghat in Majuli island. Reports said 40 people rescued, several still missing. Two teams from 12 NDRF on its way for SAR ops. pic.twitter.com/G2tbRES5Vi
— Karishma Hasnat (@karishmahasnat) September 8, 2021