President Droupadi Murmu On Mumbai Boat Accident: On Wednesday (December 18, 2024), a speedboat collided with a passenger ferry off the Mumbai coast, killing 13 people, together with naval personnel. The Indian Navy later admitted that the speedboat was a naval vessel which had misplaced management. From President Draupadi Murmu to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh have expressed grief over this incident.
The President wrote on social media platform My condolences are with the households of those that have misplaced their lives. “I pray for the speedy success of the rescue and relief operations and the speedy recovery of the survivors.”
What compensation did PM Modi announce?
PM Modi mentioned that the boat accident in Mumbai is gloomy. My condolences to the bereaved households. I pray that the injured get effectively quickly. Assistance is being offered to the affected people by the authorities. With this, the Prime Minister has introduced an ex-gratia quantity of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF to the households of every deceased killed in the boat accident in Mumbai. Rs 50,000 will probably be given to the injured.
Defense Minister additionally expressed grief over the accident
Rajnath Singh wrote on Twitter, “Deeply saddened by the loss of precious lives in the collision between a passenger ferry and an Indian Navy ship in Mumbai Harbor. The injured personnel, including naval personnel and civilians from both the ships, are receiving immediate medical care. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Extensive search and rescue efforts are underway by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard, with multiple resources deployed.”
I am shocked and saddened to study of the accident involving a passenger ferryboat and an Indian Navy craft boat close to Mumbai Harbour. My condolences to the households of those that have misplaced their lives. I pray for the swift success of the rescue and aid operations and a fast…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 18, 2024
How did the incident occur?
The Navy mentioned that the speedboat went uncontrolled attributable to engine failure. “This afternoon, an Indian Naval ship lost control while conducting engine trials in Mumbai port due to engine failure. As a result, the boat collided with a passenger ferry, which subsequently capsized,” the Navy mentioned in an announcement on X.
The assertion additional mentioned, “13 deaths have been reported so far. People rescued from the incident site are being airlifted to nearby hospitals. Search and rescue operations have been immediately launched to rescue survivors.” “Four naval helicopters, 11 naval ships, one coast guard boat and three marine police vessels have been deployed.”
What did Maharashtra CM say?
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis mentioned that 101 people have been rescued. The lifeless embody 10 civilians and three naval personnel. Fadnavis mentioned that the Neelkamal boat was going in direction of Elephanta Island, a well-liked vacationer vacation spot close to Mumbai, when the velocity boat collided with it at round 4 pm. He didn’t inform what number of people had been on the boat and speedboat.
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