19 Women Drowned As Boat Capsized In Pakistan’s Indus River: Media

19 Women Drowned As Boat Capsized In Pakistan’s Indus River: Media

ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (NNN-APP) – At least 19 women were killed yesterday, when a boat they were in, capsized in the Indus River, near Machka area of Sadiqabad city, in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, local media reported.

According to media, around 60 to 70 passengers were on board. They were part of a marriage procession that was heading towards Machka from a nearby area.

At least 35 people were rescued by the locals, police told media.

The search operation for the people who are still missing is underway.– NNN-APP  

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