Assam boat capsize: 3 children still missing in Barpeta
India
A boat carrying 22 kids flipped over in Assam's Gangadhar River on February 4, 2026, leaving three students—Sah Alam, Mofiza, and Sarmin from Shagunmari village—still missing.
The group was heading home from a Shraddha feast when the accident happened near Belpara Char.
Locals managed to pull out 19 children safely.
Locals question why life jackets weren't provided
Rescue teams are searching for the missing kids, but there's growing concern because locals alleged neither this boat nor another that sank recently in Barpeta had life jackets onboard.
In that Barpeta incident, six people—reported to include four young children—are still missing.
With strong river currents making rescue tough, many locals are questioning why basic safety gear wasn't provided.