Mathura, Apr.11 (BNP): A tragic incident unfolded in Vrindavan, Mathura, where a steamer boat carrying passengers capsized in the Yamuna River, resulting in the death of at least 10 people. According to reports, around 37 individuals were onboard at the time of the accident.
Eyewitness videos that surfaced later showed passengers enjoying the boat ride with music and bhajans moments before the vessel overturned, turning a festive outing into a disaster.
Authorities have so far recovered 10 bodies, including both men and women, while approximately five persons are still reported missing. Search and rescue operations are actively underway in the Yamuna River, with teams working tirelessly to locate the missing and assist survivors. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has been deployed, and on Friday, teams successfully retrieved the capsized boat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the incident and announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured will be provided financial assistance of ₹50,000.
The cause of the accident is yet to be determined, and authorities have initiated an investigation into the matter.
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