Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday shared the grief of families who have lost their loved ones in the tragic boat capsizing incident near Mathura, visiting Jagraon to stand with the bereaved and assure them of all possible support in this hour of crisis. Deeply saddened by the loss of lives, the Chief Minister said the victims were on a pilgrimage to Vrindavan when the boat overturned in the Yamuna river, with 11 bodies recovered so far and search operations ongoing for four missing persons.
The Chief Minister underscored that Punjab has already dispatched teams of divers to assist in rescue efforts, while maintaining close coordination with the Uttar Pradesh Government. Stressing accountability and prevention, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann emphasised that the safety and security of pilgrims at religious sites must be ensured at all costs and said he has taken up the matter with the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister to strengthen safeguards and prevent such tragedies in the future.
During a media interaction, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Deeply saddened by the loss of precious lives in the unfortunate incident near Mathura. My heartfelt condolences are with the families who have lost their loved ones in this tragedy. The victims were on their way to pay obeisance at Vrindavan when the boat carrying them capsized in the Yamuna river.”
The Chief Minister informed that, “So far, 11 dead bodies have been recovered, while search operations are still underway for four missing persons. Punjab has also sent teams of divers to the mishap site to assist the authorities in Uttar Pradesh in rescue efforts.”
The Chief Minister further said, “Requisite medical treatment is being provided to those who have survived the tragedy. I am in constant touch with my counterpart in Uttar Pradesh and closely monitoring the ongoing rescue and relief operations.”
Emphasising the need for preventive measures, he said, “I have urged the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims visiting such sacred places in the future. It is imperative that respective state governments take all necessary steps to safeguard devotees at places of immense public importance.”
Sharing his sympathies, the Chief Minister said, “I extend my heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families, relatives, and friends of the victims. I pray to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed souls and give strength to the families to bear this irreparable loss.
The Punjab Government stands firmly with them in this hour of crisis.”