At least 22 people died after a boat carrying 60 people capsized in the Yamuna river in Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh on 14 September, reported ANI.
Around 12 people have been rescued so far and admitted to a local hospital. A search is on to trace others.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the incident and has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the kin of the deceased.
The Chief Minister also directed the District Magistrate to immediately provide succour to the affected people, Principal Secretary (Information) Awanish Awasthi said.
He said a probe has been ordered into the incident.
“The boat was ferrying passengers more than its capacity. Most of the passengers of the ill-fated boat were women. As soon as the boat reached mid-stream, it capsized,” the District Magistrate said.
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