Dhubri, Feb. 3 -- A tragic boat accident was reported on Tuesday evening in the Gangadhar River near Belpara Char under the Tamarhat area of the Dhubri district of lower Assam.

According to an eyewitness, 22 minor students from Shagunchar village in Tamarhat had travelled by a small country boat (locally known as a tulunga nao) to Belpara Char to attend a Shraddha feast at a residence.

While they had reached their destination safely, the mishap occurred during their return journey. The boat reportedly capsized suddenly just after starting from Belpara Char.

The incident triggered panic among people present on the riverbank. With prompt action from locals, 19 of the 22 children were rescued safely. However, three children remain missing...