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In a tragic piece of news, a boat carrying around 30 devotees capsized in Vrindavan, Mathura, on Friday. Reportedly, ten people lost their lives and several are still missing. 22 survivors were admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment after being rescued. More details about the shocking disaster are awaited as authorities probe what led to it. Initial reports suggest that the motorboat was operating without permission. It lost control and overturned after colliding with a pontoon bridge. Heartbreaking visuals from the site have surfaced online, with videos showing tourists engrossed in prayers and bhajans minutes before the tragedy unfolded. Veteran Bollywood actress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member Hema Malini, who represents the Mathura constituency,
has reacted to the shocking news.Hema Malini On Yamuna TragedyThe actress-turned-politician tweeted, "The loss of lives in the tragic boat accident in the Yamuna River in Vrindavan, caused by the overturning of a boat filled with devotees, is extremely heartbreaking and soul-wrenching. I pray to Lord Shri Krishna that the departed souls attain eternal peace, the grieving families find the strength to bear this immense sorrow, and the injured recover swiftly to good health."
More About The Yamuna TragedySharing more details about the incident, Mathura DIG Shailesh Kumar Pandey told the media, "At approximately 3.15 PM, a boat accident took place on the Yamuna River, at the site where a pontoon bridge is located. It is reported that there were approximately 25 to 27 people on board... The prima facie cause of the collision, based on accounts provided by witnesses so far, appears to be that the boat crashed into the pontoon bridge, leading to the accident."He added that ten dead bodies had been recovered from the site. He said that teams from the Fire Services and the Police, along with local divers and boatmen, were actively engaged in relief and rescue operations. He further stated that teams from the NDRF and SDRF had departed from their respective bases and were expected to arrive at the scene shortly. DIG Pandey added that a search was underway for all individuals who remained missing.Condolences have been pouring in on social media. Meanwhile, netizens are also demanding strict action against those responsible and calling for better safety measures for devotees. It is to be noted that initial reports suggest the motorboat was operating without permission, as boat rides between Mathura, Vrindavan, and Gokul are restricted.
