Six bodies were recovered so far among the seven people- three women and four children, an official said on Wednesday, adding that efforts are on to search the remaining one.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav cancelled his participation in the Rang Panchami Ger celebration in Indore after a tragic accident claimed the life of a young man on Wednesday.
The incident occurred late Tuesday evening, after which the rescue operations began. A team of SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) and local divers resumed search and rescue operations on Wednesday morning when the boat carrying devotees capsized.
The streets of various cities in the state, including state capital Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain, have witnessed grand processions being taken out, spreading Gulal on each other and dancing. The festival attracted scores of people participating in the celebration.
People drenched in colour and celebrating the festival with Gulal and dancing, were seen clearing the path for the ambulance going through their procession route.
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To ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the event, the district and police administrations have made comprehensive security measures. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is also scheduled to participate in the decade-old tradition of Rang Panchami Ger to be organised here on the occasion.
Shivpuri Superintendent of Police (SP) Aman Singh Rathore told ANI, "In the backwaters of the Matatila Dam, there is an ancient Siddh Baba temple, and the local villagers were going there. The boat capsized and seven people are missing, three women and four children. Eight people had escaped
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"Greetings and best wishes to all the people of the state on the occasion of Rang Panchami. I wish that this auspicious festival of love, harmony and enthusiasm may fill your life with new colors of joy and may bring happiness and prosperity in everyone's life," CM Yadav posted on X.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday expressed sorrow over the tragic boat capsized at Matatila Dam near Khaniyadhana police station in Shivpuri district.