Guwahati : In a disturbing incident, noted Assamese music composer Ramen Baruah went missing on Monday morning after he left his residence in Guwahati, his family said. Barua, 84, left his home in the Latasil area in Guwahati in the morning saying that he is going to a nearby temple and did not return till late evening, following which his family informed the police.

The Guwahati Police said they were searching for him. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he was deeply concerned about the sudden disappearance of Baruah.

Sarma took to X and wrote, “I am deeply concerned about the sudden disappearance of Ramen Baruah, missing since this morning. His absence worries his family, friends, and countless admirers. I have asked Commissioner of @GuwahatiPol  Diganta Bora to mobilize all resources and take swift action to locate him.”

A radio artiste of fame, Barua has composed music for several Assamese films, including Dr Bezbarua, Baruar Sanger, Mukuta, Lalita, Kokadeuta and Nati Aru Hati.