Tura: In a tragic incident, a 20-year-old boy from Assam has died at Rongkuchi Falls in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district after falling into the water while attempting to take a selfie.
The incident occurred around 4:45 PM on Friday when Amzad Ali, from Nepalgaon village in Chirang district, lost his balance near the edge of the waterfall and plunged into the strong currents below.
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Upon receiving reports of the incident, a team from Jengjal Police Station swiftly responded, initiating search and rescue operations.
Unfortunately, their efforts concluded tragically around 6:45 PM when the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team recovered Ali’s body from the Rongkuchi River.
His body has been shifted to the Tura Civil Hospital morgue for necessary formalities.
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