Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Three NIT Silchar B.Tech Students Drown at Assam Waterfall
Three young students from NIT Silchar went on a trip to a beautiful waterfall called Hmunthajao in Assam.
They were part of a small group visiting the scenic spot.
While they were there, sadly, three of them slipped into the deep water and were pulled away by the currents.
Rescuers, including SDRF and Assam Rifles, worked hard to find them.
They found one student on Saturday evening and the other two on Sunday morning.
Everyone was very sad about this tragic accident.
Officials have said they will look into making the waterfall area safer for visitors in the future and will review safety signs and rules for trips like these.
Three first-year B.Tech students from NIT Silchar drowned at Hmunthajao waterfall in Assam's Dima Hasao district.
The victims, aged 18, were part of a seven-member group on an outing to the scenic waterfall.
A joint operation involving multiple agencies recovered the bodies of the three students.
The search and rescue operation was hampered by poor visibility and challenging terrain.
Authorities plan to enhance visitor safety measures and review existing advisories for excursions.
- Who
- Three first-year B.Tech students from NIT Silchar
- What
- Drowned at a waterfall
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Hmunthajao waterfall in Assam’s Dima Hasao district
- Why
- Slipped into deep, swirling water and were swept away.
Government Focus
Student/Community Focus
Enhancing Visitor Safety
Government Focus
The Dima Hasao Autonomous Council will initiate steps to enhance visitor safety at the waterfall.
Student/Community Focus
The article does not explicitly present a opposing view, but implies a need for proactive measures beyond governmental initiatives.
Review of Safety Measures
Government Focus
Police will review cautionary signage, barriers, and issue stricter advisories for campus excursions.
Student/Community Focus
The tragedy highlights the potential inadequacy of current safety measures for popular recreational spots.
- Number of Deceased
- 3
- Instituition
- NIT Silchar
- Year of Study
- First-year B.Tech
- Location
- Hmunthajao waterfall, Bolsom Bagan village, Dima Hasao district, Assam
- Date of Incident
- Saturday
- Victim Department
- Computer Science and Engineering