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Several missing as boat carrying 150 people capsizes in Ganga river

Bardhman: Several people are reported missing after a boat carrying around 150 passengers capsized in the Ganga river in West Bengal's Bardhman district. The boat was going to Shanti Ghat from Kalna late on Saturday

India TV News Desk India TV News Desk Updated on: May 15, 2016 10:16 IST
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Bardhman: Several people were reported missing after a boat carrying around 150 passengers capsized in the Ganga river in West Bengal's Bardhman district.

The boat was going to Shanti Ghat from Kalna late on Saturday

Meanwhile, rescue operation is underway. Many passengers have been rescued by the local people. The boat reportedly capsized as it was carrying 150 people against its capacity of 60-70 people.

Delay in rescue efforts by authorities led to angry protest by the agitated crowd. Protestors set on fire one boat parked at the bank of the river.

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