Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:35pm on 18 Jan 2024,Thursday India
In a heartbreaking incident near Vadodara, Gujarat, a boat carrying 27 students and teachers on a picnic capsized in Harni Lake, claiming 16 lives, including schoolchildren. The overloaded vessel, designed for 16, prompted a search operation, with 10 rescued so far. Gujarat's education minister deploys NDRF and fire brigade for the ongoing rescue. Vadodara MP assures strict action against negligence. Prime Minister's Office announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia for each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expresses condolences, while Congress President Kharge urges expedited relief efforts. Questions arise about life jacket usage.
