Pilgrims from Punjab meet watery end during sacred Yamuna journey. Boat collides with pontoon bridge near Mathura’s Keshi Ghat. Why did this holy ride turn fatal?
On April 10, a boat carrying 30+ Ludhiana pilgrims capsized around 3 PM at Keshi Ghat, River Yamuna, Mathura district. 10 confirmed dead; 22 rescued and hospitalized. NDRF/SDRF teams rushed in; divers scour depths.
Prima facie, the boat hit an under-repair pontoon bridge amid gusty winds. Mathura DM Chandra Prakash Singh, SP Rural Suresh Chandra Rawat oversaw ops. PM Modi and CM Yogi expressed grief; Yogi ordered swift rescue, treatment, and family aid. Hospitals on high alert.
Keshi Ghat holds deep significance in Sanatana Dharma as Krishna’s sacred Yamuna banks draw pilgrims for darshan and boat rides. Punjab devotees often visit the Mathura-Vrindavan circuit, making this tragedy pierce the hearts of Hindu yatra.
Exposes safety lapses at holy sites – bridge disrepair during peak tourism. Devotees seeking divine grace deserve secure pilgrimages.
The Yamuna tragedy reminds temple towns must prioritize pilgrim safety without compromising sacred access.
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