Agartala: Four fishermen are feared drowned in the Dumboor reservoir in Tripura after a massive storm struck the area late Saturday night.
According to authorities, Hari Das (45), Pradip Das (46), Jyotish Mallik (50), and Sanjit Nandi (53), all residents of MR Das Para in Tripura’s Dhalai District, set out for a fishing trip in a boat at Dumboor Lake around 9:30 PM on Saturday.
As the storm intensified, the fishermen sought shelter in a tent positioned in the middle of the lake. However, strong winds caused the tent to submerge, resulting in the drowning of the four men. Search operations are underway to find the remaining three fishermen; one body has already been recovered.
Local reports say that the fishermen went to Dumboor after dinner, but when they didn’t return, their families and worried locals went looking for them.
They found the overturned boat upon arrival and immediately alerted the police and Tripura State Rifles personnel, who promptly began a rescue operation.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed his condolences, stating, “I am deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident of four fishermen missing in the storm at Dumboor reservoir. While one body has been recovered under the administration’s supervision, efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining three. The state government extends its full support to the affected families during this difficult time.”