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Punjab CM Mann Meets Families After Mathura Boat Tragedy, Vows Safety

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met with the grieving families of victims who died in the Mathura boat capsizing incident. The victims were on a pilgrimage to Vrindavan when their boat sank in the Yamuna river. Mann emphasized the need for accountability and has coordinated with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to strengthen safety measures for pilgrims. The state has dispatched divers to assist in the ongoing search and rescue operation.

Key Points: Punjab CM Mann Meets Families After Mathura Boat Tragedy

  • CM Mann meets bereaved families in Jagraon
  • 11 bodies recovered, 4 still missing
  • Divers dispatched for rescue operations
  • Safety of pilgrims at religious sites stressed
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Mathura boat tragedy: Punjab CM shares grief with families

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann shares grief with families of Mathura boat tragedy victims, stresses pilgrim safety and coordination with UP CM Yogi Adityanath.

"Deeply saddened by the loss of precious lives... My heartfelt condolences are with the families. - Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann"

Chandigarh, April 11

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday shared the grief with families, who have lost their family members in the tragic boat capsizing incident near Uttar Pradesh's Mathura.

Saddened over the loss of lives, the Chief Minister met the next of kin of the deceased victims in Jagraon town in Ludhiana district.

The victims were on a pilgrimage to Vrindavan when the boat sunk in the Yamuna river, with 11 bodies recovered so far and a search operation is ongoing for four people reported to be missing.

Chief Minister Mann said the state has already dispatched teams of divers to assist in rescue efforts, while maintaining close coordination with the Uttar Pradesh government.

Stressing accountability and prevention, the Chief Minister 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 Yogi Adityanath to strengthen safeguards and prevent such tragedies in the future.

During a media interaction, Chief Minister Mann said, "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."

Eleven bodies have been recovered, while search operations are still underway for four missing people.

Emphasising the need for preventive measures, the Punjab Chief Minister said, "I have urged the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister (Yogi Adityanath) 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, CM Mann 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."

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see CM Mann taking immediate action and coordinating with UP. But this is a recurring issue. How many more lives must be lost before proper safety audits of all tourist and pilgrimage boats are mandated? Accountability after the fact is not enough.
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Aman W
Om Shanti. The Yamuna river near Vrindavan holds such spiritual significance. It's devastating that it became a site of such sorrow. Hope the search operations find the missing soon and bring some closure to their families.
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Sarah B
This is so tragic. While the condolences are important, I hope the emphasis on "preventive measures" leads to real change. Life jackets, capacity limits, proper licensing for boat operators – these basics shouldn't be negotiable, especially with pilgrims.
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Vikram M
Heart goes out to the families. In our rush to reach the temple, we often overlook safety. Authorities are to blame, but we as devotees must also be more vigilant and not board overcrowded or unsafe vessels. Jai Shri Krishna.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while the CM's visit and words are appreciated, the focus should now be on a joint action plan with UP. A standard operating procedure for pilgrim safety during parvas and festivals is needed across all states. Let this be the last such news.

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