Assam CM Himanta to visit Nimati Ghat tomorrow; PM Modi, Amit Shah, Sonowal enquire About The Incident

The incident is said to have taken place in Jorhat's Nimati Ghat, which is about 350 kilometers from Guwahati. Of the two boats, one was a government passenger ferry that belonged to the Inland Water Transport department and the other was a public boat. The government ferry was coming from Majuli while the other boat was moving in towards the opposite direction.

According to the report, the incident took place at around 4 pm.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that all possible efforts are being made to rescue the passengers.

Soon after the incident, the chief minister Sarma said that the incident has 'pained him' and informed that he has directed Majuli & Jorhat administration to undertake rescue mission expeditiously with the help of NDRF and SDRF.

"I am pained at the tragic boat accident near Nimati Ghat, Jorhat. Directed Majuli & Jorhat admin to undertake rescue mission expeditiously with help of @NDRFHQ & SDRF. Advising Min @BimalBorahbjp to immediately rush to the accident site. I'll also visit Nimati Ghat tomorrow",

He also informed that home minister Amit Shah has talked with him to enquire the matter.

"Adarniya HM Sri @AmitShah had kindly called to enquire about the accident in Nimati Ghat and took an update on the rescue operations and conditions of those rescued so far. He said the Central Government is ready to lend all possible help. Grateful to him".

In meantime former chief minister of Assam and current Union Shipping & Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal called chief minister Sarma to enquire about the incident.

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