Two Patna Women Drown in Telangana Boat Capsize
Investigators are probing safety lapses after conflicting reports emerged on the victims’ identities.
Overview
- A small boat carrying guests capsized July 5 at Sarpanpally lake after sudden rain and strong winds overturned the vessel.
- Two women from Patna lost consciousness and drowned despite family rescue attempts, while their granddaughters were saved.
- A relative who jumped in to help was hospitalized with injuries and has since been discharged.
- Authorities have reported conflicting names for the victims, with police citing Ritha Kumari and Punam Singh and some outlets naming Rithika and Poornima.
- Vikarabad district police have launched an investigation into alleged safety lapses, including untrained boat operators and missing emergency equipment.