Bhopal boat tragedy: CM Kamal Nath orders magisterial inquiry, announces Rs 11 lakh ex-gratia

At least 11 bodies were recovered while five people have been rescued in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal on September 13. The incident took place at Khatlapura Ghat in Bhopal after the boat they were in capsized during Lord Ganesh immersion. The search operation is underway. While speaking to ANI on 11 dead after boat capsized in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath said, “We have decided to increase the compensation for families of deceased to Rs 11 lakh. Orders for magisterial inquiry have been given.”