Madhya Pradesh Boat Mishap: All Seven Victims Recovered; Rescue Efforts Concluded
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Synopsis
On March 19, officials confirmed the recovery of all seven deceased individuals from the Mata Tila dam reservoir following a tragic boat accident on March 18. The rescue operation concluded after 24 hours, with an investigation now underway.
Key Takeaways
- All seven bodies recovered from Mata Tila dam.
- Accident occurred during Holi Phaag celebration.
- Local villagers aided in rescuing eight survivors.
- Chief Minister announced compensation for victims' families.
- Investigation into the incident has been initiated.
Bhopal, March 19 (NationPress) All seven bodies of individuals who tragically drowned in the Mata Tila dam reservoir during a boat accident on March 18 have been successfully retrieved by rescue teams, as confirmed by an official on Wednesday.
The operation, which spanned 24 hours, has concluded with all bodies dispatched for post-mortem examinations and an investigation initiated into the incident.
"Divers successfully recovered all seven bodies, and the rescue operation is now officially over," stated a senior police officer from Shivpuri.
The incident took place on Tuesday at approximately 4:45 p.m. when a group of 15 relatives and family members from Rajavan village were aboard a boat en route to the Siddh Baba temple, located on an island within the dam reservoir, to celebrate Holi Phaag.
Tragically, prior to reaching their destination, the boat lost stability and capsized, plunging everyone into the water.
In response to their distress signals, local villagers nearby were able to rescue eight individuals, while seven others sadly drowned.
The first body, identified as Sharda Lodhi (55), was recovered 17 hours after the incident on Wednesday morning at roughly 10 a.m.
Following this, the State Disaster Relief Forces (SDRF) systematically retrieved the remaining six victims.
The deceased included Sharda Lodhi (55), Leela Lodhi (40), Chaina Lodhi (14), Kanha Lodhi (7), Ramdevi Lodhi (35), Shiva Lodhi (8), and Kumkum Lodhi (15).
Meanwhile, the survivors were identified as Shivraj Lodhi (60), Savitri Lodhi (40), Jasan Lodhi (12), Gulab Lodhi (40), Leela Lodhi (45), Ramdevi's husband Pran Singh Lodhi (50), Usha Lodhi (45), and Pradeep Lodhi (18).
Pradeep was reportedly at the helm of the boat.
In a gesture of sympathy, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has sanctioned an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh for each family of the deceased.
He also highlighted the necessity of exercising caution while navigating boats on lakes and rivers.
The Mata Tila dam, built in 1958 on the Betwa River, is located in Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh, but its border is shared with Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district.
