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Patna Boat Tragedy: 24 Dead; PM Announces Ex Gratia of Rs 2 Lakh

PM Modi today sanctioned Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of those killed in the Patna boat tragedy.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today sanctioned Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of those killed in the Patna boat tragedy from the PM National Relief Fund.

Those seriously injured will be given Rs 50,000 each, the PMO said.

In the wake of the tragedy, a programme to mark the start of redevelopment work of the Mahatma Gandhi Setu in Patna – which he was to address today via video conferencing was also postponed – the PMO said.

10:17 PM , 14 Jan

Prime Minister Modi Expresses Grief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had last night expressed his grief in light of the incident.

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan also took to Twitter to mourn the tragedy.

At least 20 people were killed after a boat carrying 40 people capsized in river Ganga in Patna, Bihar on Saturday. Rescue operations are currently underway to find the missing persons.
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9:43 PM , 14 Jan

Blame Game Begins

Minutes after the news of the incident broke, BJP leader Prem Kumar blamed the Bihar state government for it.

“There were no proper arrangements. The state government is responsible for this. This is a serious lapse,” he said.

Also in light of the incident, the ‘Dahi-Chura’ feast of Makar Sankranti to be held on Sunday has been cancelled.

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9:24 PM , 14 Jan

21 Feared Dead

A boat carrying 40 people capsized in river Ganga in Patna, killing at least 20 people, ANI reported on Saturday. The incident took place around 6 pm. Rescue operations are currently underway.

Some of the passengers rescued are being treated at the Patna Medical College and Hospital.

The boat, according to some eyewitnesses, was overcrowded and was returning from a kite flying festival in the late evening. The kite flying festival was organised as part of Makar Sankranti by the state tourism department.

A team of NDRF has been deployed for the rescue operations. Patna district magistrate Sanjay Agarwal and district police officials are camping at the site.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has ordered a probe into the incident. A Rs 4 lakh compensation has been announced for the kin of the deceased persons.

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Published: 14 Jan 2017, 9:24 PM IST
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