Tragic Boat Capsize During Durga Visarjan in Kota Leaves Four Children Missing
A boat capsized in Kota during Durga Visarjan, leading to a search for four missing children. Rescue efforts are underway.
Kota, October 20 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic incident unfolded in Kota, Rajasthan, on the evening of October 20, when a boat capsized during the Durga Visarjan festivities. The mishap occurred near the Steel Bridge on the Right Main Canal of the Chambal River, where seven individuals were aboard. Reports indicate that four children are missing and feared drowned.
The incident took place in the Borkheda police jurisdiction, causing panic among onlookers. Emergency response teams were quickly deployed to the scene. The search for the missing children involves the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), local municipal authorities, and divers from the area.
Participants had gathered at the Kishore Sagar Canal in Kota for the immersion ceremony. While navigating the canal, the boat suddenly overturned. Three individuals, including the boatman, managed to swim to safety, but four children remain unaccounted for. Rescue teams are tirelessly working to locate them.
Madan Dilawar, a minister in the state, expressed his sorrow over the incident. He stated that the tragic event has cast a shadow of grief over the families involved, particularly on a day meant for celebration. Dilawar noted that the group had embarked on an unsafe boat, which is prohibited for such activities. After the boat capsized, three individuals escaped, but four children are still missing.
Kota’s Superintendent of Police, Tejaswini Gautam, confirmed reports of the boat capsizing during the Durga Visarjan. Of the seven individuals on board, three were proficient swimmers, which allowed them to escape. Unfortunately, the remaining four were not able to swim. The SP assured that the search operation is ongoing, with teams from SDRF and Civil Defense actively involved in the efforts.
