GUWAHATI: A 15-year-old girl, Bipasha Das, drowned while bathing in the Pahumara River near Bajali on Sunday, March 23. The incident occurred around 12:30 PM.
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Locals immediately rescued her and rushed her to Pathsala Hospital for medical attention, but despite their efforts, she could not be saved.
Upon receiving information, the local police, led by Magistrate Ila Baniya, reached the scene to investigate the matter.
Speaking to GPlus, Bajali HQ’s Deputy Superintendent of Police said, “Yes, the incident occurred at noon, and following the girl’s demise, the body was sent to Barpeta Medical College Hospital for a post-mortem.”
