6 Dead, Several Missing After Tourist Boat Capsizes In Mathura; PM Modi Offers Condolences

According to the DM, 16 people have been rescued safely so far. Reportedly, there were at least 30 people on the boat. 

A boat carrying tourists capsized in Yamuna in Vrindavan on Friday.

At least people from Punjab died after a boat carrying tourists capsized and overturned in Yamuna river in Vrindavan. The tragic incident took place on Friday afternoon, and the rescue efforts are underway. As of now, bodies of six people have been recovered.

District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh confirmed the incident. According to the details shared by Mathura DM, 30 pilgrims had come from Ludhiana. Their boat overturned in the Yamuna river. So far, 6 bodies have been recovered. 16–17 people have been safely rescued. Efforts are underway to find the rest. Army and NDRF have been deployed.

Rescue operations are underway with teams of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and around 50 local divers. A local diver, identified as Gulab, said about 15 people have been pulled out so far.

PM Modi, CM Yogi Offers Condolences

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences in the incident. “Deeply pained by the mishap due to the capsizing of a boat in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. My condolences to those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The local administration is assisting those affected,” PM’s statement reads.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the matter and expressed condolences to the grieving families of the victims.

PM Modi’s statement shared by PMO reads, “Deeply pained by the mishap due to the capsizing of a boat in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. My condolences to those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The local administration is assisting those affected.”

CM Yogi Adityanath instructed the officials to swiftly reach the site and ensure that appropriate compensation is provided to the families of those who lost their lives in the unfortunate incident.

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