Srinagar, Apr 15: In a devastating incident, a boat carrying 26 individuals, including school children, capsized while crossing the Jehlum river from Gandabal Soiteng to Batawara.
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Rescue operations were immediately launched, resulting in the recovery of six bodies, while reportedly 20 individuals remain missing and are feared dead. Among the missing are several school children.
The local authorities and rescue teams are continuing their efforts to locate and rescue any remaining survivors. The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the region, and efforts are underway to provide support and assistance to the affected families.
