Srinagar boat tragedy: LG expresses grief, directs admin to provide help to bereaved

Srinagar, April 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday expressed grief over loss of lives in boat capsize incident in Srinagar.

He said that administration has been directed to provide all possible help to bereaved families.

"I am deeply grieved by the loss of lives due to a boat accident in Srinagar. My thoughts are with the bereaved families & I pray to the Almighty to give them strength to withstand this immense loss. Team of SDRF, Army & other agencies are carrying out relief & rescue work." Office of the LG said in a post on 'X'

"Administration is providing all possible help to the bereaved families who have lost their near and dear ones and medical facilities to those who have been injured. Marcos teams have also been alerted. I am constantly monitoring the situation and guiding the team on the ground," the office of LG added.