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Four Youths Drown as Boat Capsizes During Durga Idol Immersion in Kota's Kotri Canal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 10:31 AM
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A boat carrying four young men capsized in the Kotri canal of Kota district during a Durga idol immersion ceremony, killing two and leaving two still missing.
Kota district in Rajasthan witnessed a tragic accident on Tuesday evening when a small boat used for a Durga idol immersion ceremony capsized in the Kotri canal. The vessel was carrying four young men who were part of the ritual procession.
Rescue teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) arrived on the scene the following day. They recovered the bodies of two victims, identified as Vikas and Suraj, after intensive search operations.
The other two passengers, Ashu Joshi and Rahul Joshi, remain missing despite ongoing efforts by the authorities and local volunteers. The search continues with divers and surface patrols deployed along the canal.
Local officials have urged the public to exercise caution during water-related rituals and have announced a review of safety protocols for future immersion events.
The incident has sparked calls for stricter regulation of crowd management and the use of life jackets during such ceremonies.
Rescue teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) arrived on the scene the following day. They recovered the bodies of two victims, identified as Vikas and Suraj, after intensive search operations.
The other two passengers, Ashu Joshi and Rahul Joshi, remain missing despite ongoing efforts by the authorities and local volunteers. The search continues with divers and surface patrols deployed along the canal.
Local officials have urged the public to exercise caution during water-related rituals and have announced a review of safety protocols for future immersion events.
The incident has sparked calls for stricter regulation of crowd management and the use of life jackets during such ceremonies.