The country boat with about 40 people and cattle on board was sailing from Chapar in Dhubri district to Oudubi when it capsized in Champavati river at around 7 pm, the sources said.

Ten passengers swam to safety while 30 others were missing.

Senior district administration officials have reached the spot and a search operation is on.

  

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First Published: Jun 15 2012 | 8:35 PM IST

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