12 Killed as boat capsizes in Bhopal’s lower lake during immersion of Ganesh Idol

Mangalore Today News Network

Bhopal, Sep 13, 2019 : Bodies of 12 people were recovered on Friday from Bhopal’s Khatlapura Ghat after a boat, which had set out for immersion of Ganesh idol, capsized. An official of SDRF said that search operation is underway, News18 reported.

 

According to local reports, 18 people were aboard the boat when the boat turned over in Lower Lake of Bhopal. Those killed are said to be residents of Piplani. Unconfirmed reports said 13 people drowned in the incident.

Calling the incident "unfortunate", Madhya Pradesh Law Minister PC Sharma announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the families of the deceased. He has said the reason behind the accident will be ascertained soon.