00:00Chanting Radhe Radhe, clapping along, recording videos.
00:03This was moments before tragedy struck at Randhavan's Keshighat.
00:07The vessel, carrying over 30 pilgrims, collided with a pontoon bridge and capsized on the
00:11afternoon of April 10th.
00:13Officials have said at least 11 people have died.
00:15The victims were part of a group of 150 devotees from Punjab who had arrived in Randhavan for
00:20a four-day pilgrimage.
00:22While an official probe is underway, witnesses alleged the boat was carrying nearly double
00:26its capacity.
00:27Mathura police confirmed that the boat's operator has been detained.
00:42Authorities are investigating claims that safety gear, like life jackets, was not provided
00:46to those on board.
00:48So far, 22 people have been rescued, while four remain missing.
00:51Punjab CM Bhagwanth Man and UPCM Yogi Adityanath have expressed their deepest condolences,
00:56directing officials to ensure immediate assistance and compensation for the grieving families.
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