Six killed, several missing after tourist boat capsizes in Yamuna in Mathura

Authorities noted that a pontoon bridge had recently been dismantled in the area due to rising water levels, leaving some pontoon drums in the river, one of which the boat is believed to have collided with.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and directed officials to ensure the best of treatment to those rescued and expedite relief and rescue operations. He instructed that appropriate compensation be provided to the families of the deceased as per established norms.

In his message on social media platform X, he wrote: “The loss of lives in the accident is deeply painful. I pray to Lord Ram for peace to the departed souls, strength to the grieving families to bear this loss, and a speedy recovery for the injured.”