A boat carrying nine pilgrims capsized in the Sarayu River on Friday, resulting in the disappearance of a 29-year-old woman, identified as Kashish.
According to Ayodhya Senior Superintendent of Police Raj Karan Nayyar, the accident occurred when the boat, which was equipped with life jackets for all passengers, collided with another boat while attempting a turn on the river. Despite the fact that all passengers were wearing life jackets, including the missing woman, rescue efforts have thus far been unable to locate her.
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Local divers and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel were able to rescue the remaining eight individuals from the water. Rescue teams are continuing their search efforts for Kashish, with hopes that she will be found soon.
The incident highlights the dangers associated with water travel and underscores the importance of safety measures, even when life jackets are in use. The circumstances leading up to the collision are still under investigation.
