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Six missing after boat capsizes in Yamuna at Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh
A boat carrying wedding guests capsized in the Yamuna near Kutubpur Patia, Hamirpur, leaving six people missing, including several children. Four people swam to safety, a 14-year-old boy helped rescue others, and rescue operations were mobilized with officials directing further action.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights river safety concerns and the ongoing urgency of search and relief efforts in rural areas, underscoring government and community response to such tragedies.
Timeline
8 Events
Official directives issued to locate missing and review safety
May 7, 2026
The chief minister stated that those missing must be located as soon as possible and directed senior district officials to personally supervise the rescue operations, ensure relief, and investigate the causes to implement measures to prevent future tragedies.
Rescue operations deployed
May 7, 2026
The Kurara police, district administration teams and SDRF teams have been deployed. Divers are continuing search operations in the Yamuna.
Initial assessment of the accident
May 6, 2026
The initial assessment is that the accident happened when boatman Vishnu was talking on the phone, causing the boat to lose balance and sink. Vishnu swam to safety.
Dhiru rescues two children
May 6, 2026
A 14-year-old boy, Dhiru, who witnessed the capsize, jumped into the river and pulled out two children. He has not spoken since.
Four survivors swim to safety
May 6, 2026
Four passengers — Vishnu, Rinku, Parul and another — managed to swim to safety after the boat capsized.
Boat capsizes in Yamuna near Kutubpur Patia
May 6, 2026
Around 7pm, a boat carrying about 10 people, mostly children aged 5 to 11, capsized in the Yamuna at Kutubpur Patia village, Hamirpur. Four people (Vishnu, Rinku, Parul and one other) managed to swim to safety; six remained missing.
Relatives go to the island after the wedding
May 6, 2026
Following the wedding, relatives went to a river island to eat melons from Raju Nishad’s garden.
Wedding held at home of Raju Nishad
May 6, 2026
The wedding had taken place at the home of Raju Nishad. After the bride’s departure, relatives went to the river island to eat melons from Raju’s vegetable garden.