June 23, 2010 9:20 AM

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17 people still missing in Bahraich boat tragedy

<br/>In Uttar Pradesh, 17 people are still missing in Tuesday’s boat tragedy in Bahraich. Search operations continued throughout the night. <br/> <br/>Additional District Magistrate Sukh Lal Bharti told AIR Allahabad Correspondent that a team of divers from Faizabad district has been pressed into service in search operations. Three bodies have been recovered so far.<br/> <br/>Police said, the ill-fated boat was carrying 35 passengers when it capsized while on its way to Shivpur from Eakghara Ghat under Khaireeghat police station area. 15 people were rescued on Tuesday.<br/> <br/>AIR Correspondent reports, after passing more than twelve hours in Bahraich Boat tragedy there is no hope for any survivor. District Administration has also believed that all17 missing people are now dead. <br/> <br/>However search operation is continue to trace the missing people.<br/> <br/>Chief Minister Mayawati has also announced the financial assistance of rupees one lakh to the kin of deceased in Bahraich Boat tragedy.<br/>

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