Guwahati, September 9 (NKTV): Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered the police to file a criminal case in connection with the boat capsize in the Brahmaputra in Majuli.
Sarma told media persons that mismanagement was found to be the prime reason for the accident. “I have asked the Jorhat Police to file a criminal case for the accident. By today evening, we will announce a high-level probe to find out the reasons behind the accident” he said.
The CM also informed that all single-engine boats will be banned from plying.
It may be mentioned here that two are still missing.
Inputs from PTI