Heartbreaking scenes gripped Vrindavan today after a tourist boat flipped in the Yamuna River, killing six Punjab visitors and leaving over ten unaccounted for. The mishap happened near the pipe bridge, turning a devotional outing into a nightmare.
Reports indicate the boat held more than 24 people when it capsized unexpectedly during midday. District officials swiftly mobilized NDRF, SDRF, and expert divers to the site. Mathura DM Chandra Prakash Singh stated six corpses have been retrieved, but the search for others presses on relentlessly.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took to social media to mourn the ‘heart-wrenching’ loss, praying for the departed souls and strength for grieving kin. He ordered immediate rescue coordination and proper care for the injured.
The tragedy has sparked outrage over lax safety measures for Yamuna ferries, frequented by pilgrims year-round. Preliminary probes point to overcrowding as a key factor. With Vrindavan’s spiritual allure drawing crowds, authorities face pressure to enforce boat capacity limits and life jacket mandates. As night falls, rescue teams refuse to yield, clinging to any chance of saving lives.
