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Around 22 Dead After Boat Capsizes in UP’s Baghpat, Rescue Ops On

Rescue operations are currently underway.

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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.

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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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