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New Delhi : PM Narendra Modi on November 13, 2017, expressed pain over the loss of lives due to capsizing of a boat in the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh. “Capsizing of a boat in the Krishna River is anguishing. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives in this tragedy. Andhra Pradesh Government and NDRF HQ have been working on rescue operations,” the Prime Minister said, according to a PIB release.

According to reports, 19 people including women and children died when a boat carrying 38 persons capsized in Krishna river near Vijaywada in Andhra Pradesh on November 12. Local fishermen rescued 15 persons soon after the mishap. Four persons are still missing.

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