Chandigarh: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday expressed grief over the loss of lives after a boat carrying pilgrims from Ludhiana's Jagraon capsised in the Yamuna River near Mathura.
Mann posted on X, "I spoke with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Ji regarding the Mathura boat accident. Every possible assistance will be provided to the victims." He said, "It is unfortunate that a boat carrying 32 residents of Jagraon for a pilgrimage to Vrindavan capsised in the Yamuna River near Mathura. In this tragic mishap, some of the devotees lost their lives due to drowning."
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"I am in constant touch with the Govt of Uttar Pradesh for relief and rescue operations," he added.