Seven people, including three women and four children, are feared drowned after a boat capsized at Matatila Dam in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, with rescue operations underway.
In a tragic incident near Matatila Dam in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, several people are feared drowned after a boat carrying devotees capsized on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred near the Khaniyadhana police station, with reports indicating that seven individuals, including three women and four children, have gone missing. Fortunately, eight others were rescued safely by locals.
“Seven people, including three women, are missing, while eight individuals have been rescued safely. The group was on their way to the Siddh Baba temple. Search and rescue operations are currently underway,” said Aman Singh Rathore, Superintendent of Police, Shivpuri.
The boat was carrying 15 residents from Rajavan village, who were on their way to visit the Siddh Baba temple, located on an island in the middle of the dam. According to reports, the group set out at approximately 5 PM on Tuesday. During the journey, the boat reportedly lost its balance and capsized, throwing many of the passengers into the water.
Locals acted swiftly, rescuing eight individuals from the water, but three women and four children remain unaccounted for. The authorities were immediately alerted and arrived at the scene to begin rescue operations. Search efforts are underway, with divers and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team actively involved in the operation.
Shivpuri’s Superintendent of Police (SP) confirmed that the rescue operations have been ramped up, with the primary goal of locating the missing individuals as quickly as possible. The local administration is fully engaged in the search and is hopeful that the missing will be found soon.
One of the survivors, sailors Pradeep Lodhi, recalled the moments leading up to the tragedy. He stated that a woman aboard the boat noticed water starting to accumulate at the back. Despite efforts to control the situation, the boat rapidly began to fill with water and eventually sank.
As of now, the search continues, and officials are doing everything possible to recover the missing individuals. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with many awaiting further updates on the outcome of the ongoing rescue operation.
