6 dead, 14 rescued as boat capsizes in Yamuna near Mathura; search for missing on

At least six people have died, and several others are feared missing after a boat carrying around 25–30 pilgrims capsized in the Yamuna River near Keshighat in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura on Friday.

According to district authorities, panic broke out when the overcrowded vessel overturned close to a pontoon bridge in Vrindavan.

Rescue teams, including local police and disaster response units, rushed to the spot and have so far rescued more than 14 people.

Search operations are ongoing amid concerns that a dozen passengers may still be unaccounted for.

Mathura District Magistrate Chandraprakash Singh termed the incident "very unfortunate," stating that the group had come from Punjab and was visiting the river when the accident occurred.

"A very unfortunate incident has happened A boat has capsized. Many people drowned. More than 14 people have been saved so far. Six people have died. All the rescue work is going on," he said.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the incident and expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.

He has directed officials to expedite rescue and relief measures and ensure immediate assistance to the injured.

The Chief Minister has also instructed authorities to provide appropriate compensation to the families of the deceased.

Further details are awaited as rescue teams continue their search in the river.

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