CM Devendra Fadnavis Announces Rs.5 Lakh Compensation for Families of Victims in Nilkamal Boat Accident
CM Devendra Fadnavis Announces Rs.5 Lakh Compensation for Families of Victims in Nilkamal Boat Accident
Devendra Fadnavis Announces Compensation for Victims of Nilkamal Boat Accident
VIDEO | Here's what Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) said on Navy's speedboat collision with Neelkamal ferry off Mumbai coast
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 18, 2024
"101 people have been rescued, and 13 people have died, including 10 civilians and 3 Navy personnel. Two others are critically injured… pic.twitter.com/qiFXczdboH
In a statement given in Nagpur, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed the tragic Nilkamal boat accident. He announced a financial compensation of ₹5 lakh for the families of each person who lost their life in the incident.
The accident occurred near the Gateway of India when the Nilkamal passenger boat capsized. Thirteen passengers died, and two others were seriously injured and are being treated at a naval hospital. Rescue teams have managed to save 101 passengers so far.
This video captures the moment when a speed boat dashed into a passenger boat near gateway of India, causing the passenger boat to capsize. As many as 60 people are believed to be on board. Many rescued, some missing. Rescue operation underway. pic.twitter.com/cn2nHQ2hZn
— Radhika Ramaswamy (@radhika1705) December 18, 2024
Details of the Incident
Fadnavis explained that the accident happened when the Nilkamal boat collided with a naval vessel around 4 PM in the Arabian Sea. The collision led to the death of 13 people, including three naval personnel and ten passengers. Two individuals remain in critical condition. The Chief Minister assured that ongoing rescue efforts would provide more clarity by the following day.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: A Boat heading to Elephanta Island capsizes near Gateway of India. Navy, JNPA, Coast Guard, three rescue teams from the Yellow Gate Police Station, and local fishing boats assisted with the rescue and relief operations at the incident site. pic.twitter.com/XIfHYDyPjr
— IANS (@ians_india) December 18, 2024
Fadnavis confirmed that the state government has mobilized resources to assist in the rescue efforts. He also revealed that the Nilkamal boat was functioning correctly, but the naval vessel, which was undergoing engine testing, experienced a technical issue. This malfunction caused the vessel’s driver to lose control, resulting in the collision.
To support the victims, the state government will provide compensation from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, and a detailed investigation will be carried out.
