IIT Guwahati Student Dies, Another Injured After Accidentally Falling Into Brahmaputra River
An IIT Guwahati student died, and another was injured after they accidentally fell into the Brahmaputra River on Saturday, in an incident that has left the institute community in mourning. According to police sources, the two girls had gone outside the IIT campus to spend time by the riverside when they accidentally slipped and fell into the water.
An IIT Guwahati student died, and another was injured after they accidentally fell into the Brahmaputra River on Saturday, in an incident that has left the institute community in mourning. According to police sources, the two girls had gone outside the IIT campus to spend time by the riverside when they accidentally slipped and fell into the water.
The incident was immediately reported to the NDRF, following which divers were deployed for a search and rescue operation. One of the girls was rescued within 10 minutes, but the body of the second girl was recovered approximately three hours later by the divers. Preliminary information suggests that the incident was an accident. Gurugram: Denso Employee Dies by Suicide by Hanging Self, Minor Son Records Act.
IIT Guwahati Mourns 'Untimely Demise' Of Student
In a statement, IIT Guwahati confirmed the death of the student, identifying her as a BTech 3rd Year student of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). "It is with profound grief and deep sorrow that IIT Guwahati informs of the untimely demise of a BTech 3rd Year student of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), who tragically lost her life in a drowning incident near Lathia Bagicha Ghat yesterday evening," the institute said. Madhya Pradesh: 21-Year-Old Patient Dies in Ambulance After Oxygen Supply Runs Out Mid-Journey.
"This is an irreparable loss to the Institute community. IIT Guwahati extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and loved ones during this moment of immense sorrow, and stands in solidarity with them, offering all possible support during this difficult time," the statement further read.
Police Investigating Circumstances Of The Incident
According to the IIT Guwahati statement, police are presently conducting a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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