At least 25 people died after a boat carrying 60 people capsized in river Yamuna at Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat in the wee hours of Thursday today.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for next of kin of those dead in the tragedy.
WHAT HAPPENED:
The overcrowded boat was headed to Haryana when the incident occurred. According to Baghpat DM, 20 bodies have been recovered and the injured have been admitted to a local hospital.
Police and Provincial Armed Constabulary divers reached the accident spot and have begun rescue operations, an official said.
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The exact reason for the incident has not yet been identified.
