Mathura: Boat capsizes in Yamuna river in Vrindavan, 10 dead

In UP, at least 10 people have died, and several others are feared missing after a boat carrying around 30 pilgrims capsized in the Yamuna River near Keshighat in Mathura on Friday. The boat overturned close to a pontoon bridge in Vrindavan. Mathura District Magistrate Chandraprakash Singh termed the incident "very unfortunate," stating that the group had come from Punjab and was visiting the river when the accident occurred.

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मथुरा DM ने बताया– "लुधियाना से 30 तीर्थयात्री आए थे। यमुना नदी में बोट पलट गई। अभी तक 6 लोगों की डेडबॉडी मिली है। 16–17 लोग सुरक्षित निकाल लिए हैं। बाकी को ढूंढा जा रहा है। आर्मी और NDRF बुलाई गई है। हॉस्पिटलों को हाईअलर्ट पर रखा गया है" #mathura #mathuranews https://t.co/rDVXHBJwYd pic.twitter.com/K9NLZHVJq5

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DIG Shailesh Kumar Pandey said that around 3:15 pm, a boat accident occurred on River Yamuna near a pontoon bridge. "So far, 10 bodies have been recovered, while rescue operations are ongoing. Fire Services, police personnel, local divers, and boatmen are actively involved, and teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are on their way to assist," he added.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the incident and expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. He has directed officials to expedite rescue and relief measures and ensure immediate assistance to the injured. The Chief Minister has also instructed authorities to provide appropriate compensation to the families of the deceased.