12 children and 2 teachers were killed as a boat capsized in Harani lake, Vadodara, Gujarat on Thursday. According to the authorities, there were 11 children on the boat when the incident took place. The rescue team rescued five kids from the lake.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed his condolence after the tragic incident.
“The incident of children drowning after the boat capsized in Vadodara’s Harani lake is extremely heartbreaking. I pray for the peace of the souls of the innocent children who lost their lives. My deepest condolences to his family in this hour of sorrow. May the Merciful God give them the strength to bear this sorrow. The rescue operation of the students and teachers on board the boat is currently going on. The authorities have been instructed to provide immediate relief and treatment to the victims of the accident.” the chief minister posted on X.