Srinagar (NVI): A Shikara turned turtle in Srinagar’s Dal lake today during BJP’s boat rally. However, all the people riding in the boat were rescued immediately.
The BJP had organized a shikara rally in wake of ongoing DDC elections in Dal Lake. The boat rally was led by BJP leaders including MoS Finance Anurag Thakur and Party’s National General Secretary Tarun Chugh.
One of the Shikaras capsized near Ghat Number 17, adjacent to Chaar Chinary. However, all were rescued immediately.
Those who were rescued from drowning were immediately shifted to a hospital for medical aid.
“We are thankful to those who rescued us. I don’t know how to swim but was rescued by some locals,” said a lady.
-ARK
