Two killed in boat capsize at Godavari Pushkar Ghat in Andhra Pradesh

EAST GODAVARI(Andhra Pradesh): Two people were killed after a boat capsized at the Rajamahendravaram Godavari Pushkar Ghat in Andhra Pradesh. Rescue teams retrieved the bodies of the victims, identified as Raju and Annavaram.

Authorities and fire department personnel assisted in the rescue efforts in the incident that took place on Monday.

Rajahmundry DSP Ramesh Babu said, “A total of 12 people were on board and were heading to the Pushkar Ghat from the other side of the river when the incident occurred. Two people were drowned in the river, and their bodies were identified after rescue operations.”

He further said that an FIR has been filed, and an investigation is underway. Further details are awaited.

Earlier, a fishing boat belonging to Rakesh Gan caught fire approximately 6-7 nautical miles off the coast of Akshi, Alibaug, in the Raigad district during the early hours of February 27, officials said.

The incident occurred around 3-4 am.

Upon receiving the distress call, the Indian Coast Guard and the Indian Navy launched a swift rescue operation. They successfully evacuated all 18 crew members from the boat, as confirmed by Raigad SP.

Indian Coast Guard Ships (ICGS) SavitriBai Phule, on patrol off Mumbai, sighted IFB on fire in Position 190 Prongs Lt 21.

The ship responded to the situation and confirmed that all fishermen from the boat had embarked on another IFB in the area and were safe. The ship is engaged in FF ops. Further details are awaited. (ANI)