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Banda boat tragedy: Nearly 25 missing, 3 bodies fished out; search operation on

At least three people, two women and a child, drowned in the tragic accident, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Banda, Vipin Mishra said

|Aug 12, 2022, 15:37:12 IST

Banda: Around 25 people are missing since the boat capsize in the Yamuna river here a day back and three bodies have so far been fished out, officials said on Friday.NDRF and SDRF personnel were conducting a search operation, and divers have also been called in from Prayagraj to assist, they said.At least three people, two women and a child, drowned in the tragic accident, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Banda, Vipin Mishra said.On Thursday, police, however, said four bodies had been recovered.The boat was travelling from Marka to Jarauli Ghat in Fatehpur district on Thursday when it capsized. Over 30 people were on it,DIG Mishra told.Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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