World · India Bureau
Four youths recovered after boat capsizes during Durga immersion in Kota
Rescue operations in Kota's Kotri canal have concluded with the recovery of four bodies, approximately 18 hours after a boat overturned during Durga idol immersion ceremonies on Tuesday evening.
LSN India ·
A tragic incident unfolded in Kota on Tuesday when a boat capsized in the Kotri canal while devotees were participating in Durga idol immersion rituals. The vessel, carrying multiple passengers, encountered difficulties in the waterway, leading to the tragic loss of lives.
Search and rescue teams mobilized immediately following the incident and worked through the night to locate the missing individuals. By Wednesday afternoon, recovery personnel had successfully retrieved the bodies of four youths from the canal waters, bringing an end to an intensive 18-hour rescue operation.
The incident has cast a shadow over the Durga Puja celebrations in the region. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the capsizing to determine the exact cause and whether safety protocols were properly followed during the immersion procession.
The recovery operation involved coordination between multiple agencies to navigate the canal and locate the victims. The incident has renewed discussions about safety measures required during religious gatherings and water-based ceremonial activities in the state.