Overview
- Officials said 22 people were on board, 13 were rescued, the body of Ramajiya, 60, was recovered, and eight remain missing.
- Multi‑agency teams including the NDRF, SDRF, district police, forest staff, and local divers are conducting a round‑the‑clock search.
- The boat was returning to Bharthapur from a market when it struck a tree or log in strong currents close to the bank, according to police and local accounts.
- Local leaders linked the powerful current to operations at the Chaudhary Charan Singh Ghaghra Barrage, a factor not formally identified by authorities.
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to reach the site quickly, coordinate relief, and ensure medical care for the injured.