Assam: Student falls into Simen River while taking selfie

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.

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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.