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The Assam Police have intensified their efforts to locate Ramen Barua, the distinguished singer, music composer, and director, who has been untraceable since Monday.

 

The 84-year-old Barua, who resides in the Latasil area of Guwahati, was last seen leaving his home for a nearby temple on Monday morning.

 

By evening, when he had not returned, his family filed a missing person’s report.

 

CCTV footage shows Barua near the new Gauhati High Court building, adjacent to the temple, at around 10:15 am on Monday.

 

His mobile phone has been switched off since that morning, with its last known location traced to an area behind the high court.

 

Popular singer Zubeen Garg has joined the police in their search efforts, scouring various parts of the city including Lachit Ghat, Kamakhya Temple, Sukreswar Temple, Bhootnath Temple, and Uzan Bazar Ghat until late Monday.

 

An eyewitness reported seeing Barua near Kachari Ghat on the banks of the Brahmaputra River.

 

In response, the NDRF and SDRF launched a search operation along the river from Kachari Ghat to Pandu Ghat on Tuesday morning.

 

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his deep concern over Barua’s sudden disappearance.

 

In a late-night post on X, he stated, “His absence worries his family, friends, and countless admirers. I have asked Commissioner of Guwahati Police, Diganta Bora, to mobilise all resources and take swift action to locate him.”

 

Ramen Barua, a celebrated radio artiste, has composed music for numerous Assamese films such as 'Dr Bezbarua,' 'Baruar Songsar,' 'Mukuta,' 'Lalita,' 'Kokadeuta,' and 'Nati Aru Hati.'

 

His family, well-known for their contributions to filmmaking, music, art, sports, and entrepreneurship, has resided in their over 100-year-old house in Latasil, a prominent landmark in the city.

 

The community remains hopeful and continues to support the efforts to find the esteemed artist.