Assam CM Announces Financial Aid After Five Die in Boat Capsize in Goalpara District

Five individuals lost their lives in a boat capsize in Goalpara district’s Simlitola. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the accident site and met with the bereaved families on Friday, announcing financial aid of Rs 4 lakh for each of the deceased.

The tragic incident occurred when family members and relatives of Anjana Malakar, who had recently passed away, were returning from her last rites. The boat carrying them capsized, leading to the drowning of all on board. The deceased were identified as Sujan Malakar, Jeetu Karmakar, Prasenjit Saha, Gouranga Malakar, and Uday Sarkar. Rescue teams recovered their bodies from the water.

Chief Minister Sarma, accompanied by Minister Ashok Singhal, expressed condolences and support to the grieving families. He emphasized the need for community support and announced the government’s financial aid to help the families through this difficult period.

The incident underscores the need for improved safety measures in water transportation, particularly in rural areas.