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3 students from NIT Silchar fall into waterfall in Dima Hasao, search ops underway

They had visited the area, located in Harangajao around 60 kilometres from their campus, on the weekend with a group of friends

The three students – two women and a man – are from the institute’s Computer Science and Engineering department. One of the women hails from Bihar, and the other two are from Uttar Pradesh. (Credit: https://www.nits.ac.in/)

Three first-year students from NIT Silchar on Saturday fell into a waterfall in Assam’s Dima Hasao during a visit there. As of Saturday evening, police said that they were still missing.

The three students – two women and a man – are from the institute’s Computer Science and Engineering department. One of the women hails from Bihar, and the other two are from Uttar Pradesh.

They had visited the waterfall, located in Harangajao in Dima Hasao, around 60 kilometres from their campus, on the weekend with a group of friends.

According to ASP (Crime) Dima Hasao, Faruque Ahmed, the police first received information about the three students falling into the waterfall around 3 pm.

“After police received information, a team went to the spot. Now, a team from the State Disaster Response Force has also reached. Since there are major network issues at the site, we have not been able to be in touch with the teams,” he said at 6:30 pm.

Dean of Students Welfare from the institute, S S Dhar, said that he, along with a group of teachers, arrived at the site in the evening.

“We have informed the families of the students, and two of the families are expected to arrive tomorrow,” he said.

Sukrita Baruah

Sukrita Baruah is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Guwahati. From this strategic hub, she provides comprehensive, ground-level coverage of India's North East, a region characterized by its complex ethnic diversity, geopolitical significance, and unique developmental challenges. Expertise and Experience Ethnic & Social Dynamics: Deep-dive coverage of regional conflicts (such as the crisis in Manipur) and peace-building efforts. Border & Geopolitics: Tracking developments along India’s international borders and their impact on local communities. Governance & Policy: Reporting on state elections, tribal council decisions, and the implementation of central schemes in the North East. Specialized Education Background: Prior to her current role, Sukrita was a dedicated Education Correspondent for The Indian Express in Delhi. This experience provided her with a sharp analytical lens for: Policy Analysis: Evaluating the National Education Policy (NEP) and university-level reforms. Student Affairs: Covering high-stakes stories regarding campus politics, national entrance exams, and the challenges within the primary and secondary education sectors. ... Read More

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