Guwahati: The body of a 62-year-old man who went missing after being swept away by the swollen Singra River in Boko, Assam, has been recovered by rescue teams. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, June 18, when the victim, identified as Majendra Kakoti of Singra village, was returning home from his agricultural fields.
According to eyewitnesses, Kakoti attempted to cross the river when he was caught off guard by a sudden surge in the current. The force of the water pulled him in, and despite immediate alarm raised by locals, he remained untraceable until today.
A joint search and rescue operation was launched by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the Boko Police soon after the incident. After an extensive effort spanning over a day, the teams successfully recovered the body on Thursday.
The incident has cast a pall of grief over the local community and highlighted the dangers posed by unpredictable river conditions during the monsoon season. Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution near water bodies and avoid risky crossings, particularly when water levels are elevated.