Three students from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Silchar, lost their lives after drowning in a waterfall in Assam’s Dima Hasao district on Saturday afternoon, officials confirmed on November 9.

The incident occurred at the Bulchol (Hmunthajao) waterfall, a remote spot located in Bolsom Bagan under Harangajao. According to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), the group of students had gone on an outing when the tragedy took place.

“The mishap occurred when the NIT students visited the scenic but isolated waterfall. After receiving information, rescue teams rushed to the spot and began operations,” a senior DDMA official said.

The victims were identified as Sauhard Rai (20) and Sarbavartika Singh (20), both from Uttar Pradesh, and Radhika (19) from Bihar.

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