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Dibrugarh: A student from Dibrugarh, Assam has been missing since Friday after falling into the Simen River in Dhemaji while taking a selfie.

The missing youth identified as Ajitesh Hazarika, is missing after reportedly falling into the Simen River on Friday while taking selfies with friends.

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Hazarika, a student at Gyan Vigyan School, was visiting Murkongselek in Dhemaji district with a group of six friends when the incident occurred.

According to reports, Hazarika slipped or fell into the river while taking selfies.

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His friends immediately alerted police, and a search operation was launched by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).

“Police have begun investigating the matter,” informed officials.

Hazarika hails from the Boiragimoth area of Dibrugarh.

 

Avik Chakraborty is Northeast Now Correspondent in Dibrugarh. He can be reached at: [email protected]