16th Body Recovered Six Days After Vrindavan Boat Tragedy
The death toll from a boat accident in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, has risen to 16 following the recovery of another body from the Yamuna River six days after the incident. The tragedy occurred on April 10, 2026, when a boat carrying over 30 pilgrims from Punjab capsized after colliding with a metal drum of a floating pontoon bridge. Among the deceased is Pankaj Malhotra, whose father confirmed the recovery and criticized the lack of safety measures, noting the absence of life jackets. The victims were part of a larger group of approximately 130 pilgrims from Jagraon, Ludhiana, who had traveled to visit the samadhi of Devraha Baba. Due to capacity limits, the group split into multiple boats, with the ill-fated vessel holding more than 30 passengers. Viral footage from the scene confirmed that none of the passengers were wearing life jackets at the time of the collision. The incident highlights severe safety lapses in local water transport services for religious tourists. Authorities continue search operations as families await the return of remains for final rites.
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16th Body Recovered Six Days After Vrindavan Boat Tragedy
The death toll from a boat accident in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, has risen to 16 following the recovery of another body from the Yamuna River six days after the incident. The tragedy occurred on April 10, 2026, when a boat carrying over 30 pilgrims from Punjab capsized after colliding with a metal drum of a floating pontoon bridge. Among the deceased is Pankaj Malhotra, whose father confirmed the recovery and criticized the lack of safety measures, noting the absence of life jackets. The victims were part of a larger group of approximately 130 pilgrims from Jagraon, Ludhiana, who had traveled to visit the samadhi of Devraha Baba. Due to capacity limits, the group split into multiple boats, with the ill-fated vessel holding more than 30 passengers. Viral footage from the scene confirmed that none of the passengers were wearing life jackets at the time of the collision. The incident highlights severe safety lapses in local water transport services for religious tourists. Authorities continue search operations as families await the return of remains for final rites.
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