Jaipur
In recent mishap in Deoli town of Tonk District 10 women drowned in boat mishap which was used to cross the river. The women were labourers who were crossing Banas river.
The boat capsized following which all the women and the boatman fell into the river,” said a police officer.The officer said while some women managed to swim to the river bank, at least 10 of them drowned.
“The women who saved themselves informed villagers following which the district administration and police launched a rescue operation. All 10 bodies were fished out by evening,” said the officer.
It is not known how many people were in the boat at the time of the mishap.Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje expressed her condolences to the family members of the victims.
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