At least six individuals, including four children, have tragically lost their lives in a boat capsizing incident in the Jhelum river near Srinagar city outskirts. The incident has left several others missing, prompting a swift response from rescue teams.
Casualties and Rescue Efforts
- Muzaffar Zargar, medical superintendent at Shri Maharaja Hari Singh hospital, confirmed the death toll at six, with three individuals currently under medical care.
- The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has initiated rescue operations. Initial reports indicate the rescue of 12 children, who are receiving treatment at a nearby medical facility. However, the search for others continues.
Factors Contributing to the Incident
- Recent incessant rains have led to a rise in water levels across various bodies of water, including the Jhelum river.
- The capsized boat was transporting children from Gandbal to Batwara in Srinagar when the tragedy occurred.
Official Statements
- Dr. Bilal Mohi Ud Din Bhat, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Srinagar, provided details on the incident. He reported that 15 individuals, including 7 minors and 8 adults, were aboard the boat when it capsized.
- Despite the efforts of multiple rescue teams, including the NDRF, SDRF, and Army, three individuals remain unaccounted for, as the rescue operation continues.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- How many individuals, including children, have died in the boat capsizing incident in the Jhelum river?
- A) Three
- B) Four
- C) Five
- D) Six
- Answer: D) Six
- Who confirmed the death toll and provided information about the individuals under medical care?
- A) Dr. Bilal Mohi Ud Din Bhat
- B) Muzaffar Zargar
- C) State Disaster Response Force (SDRF)
- D) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
- Answer: B) Muzaffar Zargar
- What factor has contributed to the increase in water levels in the Jhelum river?
- A) Earthquake
- B) Drought
- C) Incessant rains
- D) Snowmelt
- Answer: C) Incessant rains
- Where was the boat heading when it capsized?
- A) Gandbal to Batwara
- B) Batwara to Gandbal
- C) Srinagar to Gandbal
- D) Gandbal to Srinagar
- Answer: A) Gandbal to Batwara
- How many individuals, including minors and adults, were aboard the capsized boat according to Dr. Bilal Mohi Ud Din Bhat?
- A) Eight
- B) Nine
- C) Ten
- D) Fifteen
- Answer: D) Fifteen