In an unfortunate incident, a youth tragically drowned to death in the Brahmaputra River, sources said on Monday.

According to information received, the youth has been identified as Sahil Ali, who was a resident of Uzan Bazar’s Railway Line area.

Sources said that Sahil had gone to Uzan Bazar ghat to swim in the Brahmaputra at around 4 pm on Sunday.

The local police, with the assistance of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) launched relentless search operations to rescue the youth. Following extensive operations, his body was recovered this morning.