Ferry Boat capsizes in the Brahmaputra in Assam

According to reports, a ferry has capsized in the Brahmaputra river near Dhubri in Assam. Some reports suggest that 50 people may have died in the accident.

Assam state police chief J.N. Choudhury says the boat was carrying about 200 passengers, but details were sketchy because bad weather and the remoteness of the area hampered communication.


He says the accident occurred late Monday on the Brahmaputra river near Fakiragram in west Dhubri district.

The area is about 350 kilometres (215 miles) west of the state capital, Gauhati.

Choudhury says strong winds and rain likely caused the accident. Police and paramilitary soldiers have been sent to help with rescue efforts.

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