Five feared dead as coracle capsizes in Krishna River in K’taka

The mishap occurred when seven men, allegedly gambling on the riverbank, attempted to flee the scene upon a police raid.

BySouth First Desk

Published Jul 04, 2024 | 9:30 AMUpdatedJul 04, 2024 | 9:30 AM

Five feared dead as coracle capsizes in Krishna River in K’taka

Five people are feared dead after a coracle capsized near Baluti Jackwell in the Krishna River in the Vijayapura district in Karnataka. The mishap occurred when seven men, allegedly gambling on the riverbank, attempted to flee the scene upon a police raid. Two men managed to swim back to safety, while the coracle, hastily boarded in panic, capsized in the swollen river.

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