Guwahati: Assam students who were stuck in Sikkim following a flood caused by a glacial lake outburst have successfully returned to Guwahati. As per reports, 160 students returned on Monday.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised both the Assam and Sikkim rescue teams for their efforts during this rescue mission. He also stated that even though the regular routes were unavailable, the Assam government successfully managed to transport the students back to Guwahati using alternative roads.
A social media post from the chief minister stated that state government was continuously in coordination with the Sikkim Government.
The students were received on Monday morning at the Radisson Blue hotel in Guwahati by Cabinet Minister Ranoj Pegu.
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