New Delhi, April 10 -- In a tragic incident, a boat transporting tourists, mostly from Punjab, overturned in the Yamuna River at Vrindavan in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh on Friday afternoon. Authorities confirmed at least 10 fatalities and reported several others missing.

The accident happened near Kesi Ghat when the vessel, carrying over two dozen passengers, drifted into deep water and struck a floating pontoon. Authorities clarified that while a nearby pontoon bridge had been recently dismantled due to high water levels, some drums remained in the river, leading to the fatal collision.

District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh initially reported six deaths, but the toll rose to 10 after rescuers recovered four more bodies. Whil...