India News | Modi Expresses Anguish over Death of People in Rajasthan Boat Tragedy

New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed anguish over the loss of lives after a boat capsized at Kota in Rajasthan.

At least 11 people, including women and children, were killed after a boat carrying over 30 devotees to a temple in Rajasthan capsized at the Chambal river in Kota on Wednesday morning, officials said.

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Three people are still missing, while 20 devotees have been rescued, they added.

"Anguished by the capsizing of a boat in Kota, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with those who have lost their near and dear ones: PM @narendramodi," the Prime Minister's Office tweeted quoting Modi. PTI KR

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