Archive · 2 Aug 2026
IIT Guwahati Student Drowns, Another Injured in Brahmaputra Accident
Two girls from IIT Guwahati were walking by the Brahmaputra River when they slipped and fell into the water.
One of them was rescued quickly, but the other sadly drowned.
The river’s rescue team, called the NDRF, helped find the body after a few hours.
Police are looking into how it happened.
The university said it was very sad and is supporting the family.
Two IIT Guwahati students fell into the Brahmaputra River near Lathia Bagicha Ghat.
One student died; the other was rescued after 10 minutes.
Divers recovered the body about three hours later.
Police are investigating the incident as an accident.
IIT Guwahati issued a statement expressing grief and offering support.
- Who
- Two IIT Guwahati students (girls)
- What
- Accidental drowning after falling into the Brahmaputra River
- When
- Saturday evening
- Where
- Near Lathia Bagicha Ghat, Brahmaputra River, Guwahati
- Why
- Accident caused by slipping
- Incident Date
- Saturday
- Location
- Lathia Bagicha Ghat, Brahmaputra River, Guwahati
- Victim Status
- 1 deceased, 1 rescued
- Investigation
- Police investigation ongoing
- Response
- NDRF and divers deployed