NewsIMTSThree students from NIT Silchar drowned at Bulchol waterfall in Assam's Dima Hasao district on 9 November 2025. The victims were Sauhard Rai (20) and Sarbavartika Singh (20) from Uttar Pradesh, and Radhika (19) from Bihar. The tragedy occurred during a student outing at the scenic but remote location in Bolsom Bagan of Harangajao on Saturday afternoon. DDMA officials rushed to the spot and began rescue operations, which were hampered by poor mobile connectivity and difficult terrain. Though the students were retrieved from the water, doctors declared them dead. Authorities have urged people to be cautious when visiting waterfalls, especially during post-monsoon season when water currents remain unpredictable. Visitors to waterfalls should check local safety advisories before planning trips to remote locations. (Updated 9 Nov 2025, 13:05 IST; source: link)
Tragic Drowning Claims Lives of Three NIT Silchar Students
Three students from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar lost their lives in a drowning incident at Bulchol waterfall in Assam's Dima Hasao district on November 9, 2025. The victims were identified as Sauhard Rai and Sarbavartika Singh, both 20 years old from Uttar Pradesh, and 19-year-old Radhika from Bihar. The tragedy occurred during a weekend outing at the scenic but remote waterfall located in Bolsom Bagan area of Harangajao. Despite rescue efforts by District Disaster Management Authority officials, all three students were declared dead after being retrieved from the water.
Rescue Operations Hampered by Remote Location and Terrain
The rescue mission at Bulchol waterfall faced significant challenges due to the remote location's poor mobile connectivity and difficult terrain. DDMA officials who rushed to the spot struggled with these conditions while trying to save the students. The incident has prompted authorities to issue safety warnings about visiting waterfalls, especially during the post-monsoon season when water currents can be unpredictable and dangerous. Officials have emphasized the importance of checking local safety advisories before planning trips to remote waterfalls. This tragedy highlights the risks associated with recreational activities at natural water bodies in isolated areas.
Key Points
- Three students from NIT Silchar drowned at Bulchol waterfall in Assam's Dima Hasao district on 9 November 2025.
- The victims were Sauhard Rai (20) and Sarbavartika Singh (20) from Uttar Pradesh, and Radhika (19) from Bihar.
- The tragedy occurred during a student outing at the scenic but remote location in Bolsom Bagan of Harangajao on Saturday afternoon.
