President Murmu condoles loss of lives in Odisha boat capsize

April 20, 2024

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu expressed grief over the loss of lives in the boat capsize incident in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district on Saturday.

She also wished for the speedy recovery of those ‘affected by the tragedy’.

“Distressed to learn that the capsize of a boat in the Mahanadi River near Jharsuguda, Orissa, led to the loss of many lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of all those affected by the tragedy,” the President’s official handle shared in a post on X.

Odisha Boat Capsize Incident

The incident took place in the Mahanadi River when around 50 passengers were returning in the boat from Odisha’s Bargarh district. The boat capsized near Sarada Ghat in Jharsuguda district.

Reportedly, at least seven people died and seven others were missing.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also offered condolences over the loss of lives in the boat capsize. He also announced ex-gratia amounting to Rs 4 lakh to the kin of the deceased.

The Chief Minister has also directed the district administration to provide proper treatment to all those rescued in the accident and wished for their speedy recovery.