On Friday evening, a boat full of people overturned into the Yamuna River. This happened near Keshi Ghat in Vrindavan.
Rescue teams and local officials started a search operation, with several people still reported missing.
Where Did This Incident Happen?
A boat overturned in deep water near Keshi Ghat in Vrindavan, a busy spot where many tourists and pilgrims go for evening prayers and boat trips.
Early reports say the boat lost its balance because it was carrying a group of people from Punjab, though officials haven’t confirmed exactly how many were on board yet.
Rescue Operations Underway Amid Overturning Of The Boat
Local police, divers, and rescue teams arrived quickly after the alarm went off. While local boatmen and people nearby saved some passengers, many others are still missing. The rescue work is getting harder because it is getting dark and the river water is moving very fast.
“A boat has sunk at the Yamuna river’s stretch near Keshi Ghat… Thus far, twenty-two individuals have been rescued from the water. Those rescued were immediately transported to the hospital via ambulances and eight PRV (Police Response Vehicle) units. We are currently assessing the situation to determine how many individuals are safe and how many have tragically lost their lives… There is a pontoon bridge located here. As it was in a state of disrepair, an agency was conducting maintenance work on the pontoons. It is suspected that the accident likely occurred in connection with this ongoing repair work…” says SP Rural Suresh Chandra Rawat
Eyewitness’s Statement On The Incident
The accident happened so fast that no one had time to react. After the boat flipped, people in the water began screaming for help as they struggled to stay afloat. Nearby residents ran to the river immediately to try and pull people to safety, as reffered by eyewitnesses.
District Magistrate CP Singh confirmed that 10 people have died in the accident, and several others are still missing.
What CM Yogi Adityanath Says?
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared his condolences over the accident, calling the loss of lives in Mathura a heartbreaking tragedy.
“My condolences are with the bereaved families. Instructions have been issued to the concerned officials to immediately reach the site, conduct rescue and relief operations, and ensure proper treatment for the injured. I pray to Lord Shri Ram that the departed souls attain eternal peace, and that the grieving families are granted the strength to bear this immense sorrow, while the injured recover swiftly,” he said.
