Mathura Boat Tragedy Claims 15 Lives, Search for Missing Devotee Continues
Mathura boat tragedy: Death toll rises to 15, one still missing
Hindustan Times
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The death toll from the boat tragedy in Mathura, India, has risen to 15 after two more bodies were recovered. One devotee remains missing as search operations continue along the Yamuna River, following the incident where a boat carrying 38 pilgrims capsized after allegedly colliding with a pontoon bridge.
- 01Death toll in the Mathura boat tragedy reaches 15.
- 02Search operations involve multiple agencies, including the NDRF and SDRF.
- 03The incident occurred when a boat capsized after colliding with a pontoon bridge.
- 04A total of 22 devotees were rescued, with eight hospitalized.
- 05An investigation has been ordered to probe the circumstances of the tragedy.
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The tragic boat accident on the Yamuna River in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, has resulted in 15 fatalities as search efforts continue for one missing devotee. The incident occurred on Friday when a boat carrying 38 pilgrims from Ludhiana capsized after allegedly colliding with a pontoon bridge. Two bodies were recovered on Monday, identified as Yash Bhalla, 26, and Monica, 25. The search operations involve teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local authorities, utilizing drones for assistance. Initially, 10 bodies were recovered on Friday, with 22 individuals rescued, of whom eight were hospitalized. The district magistrate has ordered a probe into the incident, while the leave of an SDM has drawn public attention, though officials deny any connection to the tragedy.
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The tragedy has deeply affected the local community and pilgrims, raising concerns about safety regulations for boat rides on the Yamuna River.
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