Patna boat mishap: President Mukherjee mourns
"My heartfelt condolences on the loss of lives in the boat accident in Ganga River in Bihar, Patna #PresidentMukherjee," read a tweet posted by the President of India.
he death toll in the Patna boat mishap rose to 24 including that of minors after an overcrowded vessel sank in river Ganga on Saturday, media reports said.
Many people have been rescued even on Sunday morning.
The rescue operations are still underway. The relief effort was stopped after it got dark last night.
The incident took place near NIT ghat in Patna, sending shockwaves in the areas.
As per reports, the victims were going across the Ganges to participate in the kite festival being organized by the tourism department when the boat sank.
The chief minister Nitish Kumar while expressing shock over the incident had ordered an inquiry into the incident.
RJD president Lalu Prasad also expressed shock.
The Opposition party blamed government’s negligence for the incident alleging the government was only busy branding its image.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also announced compensations for the victims.
"PM expressed grief on the loss of lives caused by the boat tragedy in Bihar. He extended condolences to the bereaved families," PMO India tweeted.
"PM has approved ex-gratia from PMNRF, of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of those deceased in the unfortunate boat tragedy in Bihar," it wrote.
"PM has approved Rs. 50,000 for those seriously injured in the boat tragedy in Bihar," it added.
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