Shikara capsizes in Dal Lake; 4 family members rescued safely

Srinagar, Apr 16 (KNO): Four members of a family were on Wednesday rescued after they drowned in Dal Lake due to a boat capsizing incident, officials said.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that four members of a family, who were inside a Shikara boat in the interiors of Dal Lake, fell into the water as the boat capsized this afternoon.

He said all the four persons were swiftly saved by SDRF and quick response teams. “All the four persons are safe.”

The head of the family was identified as Shwetang Murkya. The boat has been handed over to the authorities.

Meanwhile, the officials told KNO that the four people were playing and shaking the boat, which resulted in its capsizing, and investigation has been taken up—(KNO)

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