Two brothers died due to drowning

In a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded in Mohanaghat area of Dibrugarh, two brothers met a tragic end while performing Pind Daan ceremony in the memory of their late mother. The heartbreaking incident happened on Wednesday morning and left the community shocked.

The brother-sister duo, identified as Diganta Kakoti and Anant Kakoti, were residents of Amolpatti area of Dibrugarh, where they had launched the heartfelt event to pay tribute to their mother, who passed away six months ago. I went. What should have been a sacred and reverent ritual took a disastrous turn, leaving the community heartbroken.

According to reports, the disaster struck when Diganta slipped and fell into the Brahmaputra river while on his way to offer pinda, a symbolic offering to a departed soul. In a heroic attempt to save his elder brother, Anant jumped into the river, but tragically, both the brothers were swept away by the strong current of the river.

The incident was reported at 8:45 am in Mohanaghat area of Dibrugarh, sending a wave of grief across the area. Local authorities and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) immediately launched a rescue operation to locate the missing brothers.

Diganta Kakoti, a married man and father of two girls, is now mourned by his family and community. Meanwhile, Anant, who was unmarried, lost his life trying to save his brother in a heart-wrenching display of brotherly love and sacrifice.

Adding a poignant layer to the story, a little girl who accompanied the two brothers during the ritual turned out to be the only eyewitness to the tragic incident. Her harrowing account provided police and authorities with vital details that shed light on the heart-wrenching events that took place that fateful morning.

This devastating incident is a reminder of the unpredictable and unforgiving nature of water bodies like the Brahmaputra River. The Kakoti brothers’ attempt to honor the memory of their late mother ended in an unimaginable tragedy, leaving their family, friends and community with deep grief.

At such a time, it is a testament to the strength of human relationships that Anant selflessly attempted to save his elder brother. The tragic story of the Kakoti brothers is a sobering reminder of the importance of safety and awareness when engaging in rituals near water bodies, especially during moments of deep loss and remembrance.