Couple Drowns in Harangi Backwaters Boat Capsize

Tragedy struck in Harangi backwaters on Saturday when a boat carrying a Surat couple capsized during a water sports activity. Dharmesh Naik, 50, and his wife Nimmi, 48, were participating in the activity with their children when the incident occurred. Despite wearing life jackets, both were trapped underwater and tragically drowned. The couple was on vacation in the area. Police have registered a case against the boat operator for alleged negligence and are currently investigating the safety arrangements in place at the time of the incident. The bodies of the deceased are being returned to Surat for the last rites, which are scheduled for Sunday.