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Tragic Boat Capsize in Srinagar Claims 6 Lives, Leaves 10 Missing

Rescue operations continue as teams search for those unaccounted for following the boat accident in Jhelum river, exacerbated by recent heavy rains.

  • Six children confirmed dead and 10 individuals still missing after a boat capsized in Jhelum river, Srinagar.
  • The boat, primarily carrying children, encountered trouble when the rope aiding its crossing snapped.
  • Rescue efforts spearheaded by the State Disaster Response Force are currently underway.
  • Recent heavy rainfall in the region has increased river water levels, contributing to the accident.
  • Local authorities have advised caution due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions.
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