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BSF Rescues 10 Bangladeshis After Ganga Boat Capsizes
A boat carrying 10 people overturned in the Ganga River.
Strong water currents pushed the passengers toward the Indian side.
BSF officers saw them struggling and went to help in a speedboat.
They rescued everyone and brought them safely to shore.
The group included three children and three women.
One baby was only 30 days old and was seriously unwell.
The baby received first aid and later became stable.
The rescued people were then handed over to Bangladesh border officials.
The BSF rescued 10 Bangladeshi nationals after their boat capsized in strong currents.
The group included three children, three women and four men.
A 30-day-old infant was found in critical condition and taken to a government hospital.
The incident occurred on the evening of September 12 near Border Outpost Khandua in the Malda Sector.
The BSF later handed all 10 people to personnel of the 53 Border Guard Bangladesh.
- Who
- The Border Security Force rescued 10 Bangladeshi nationals, including three children, three women and four men.
- What
- A boat capsized, and all 10 occupants were rescued from the river.
- Where
- Near Border Outpost Khandua in the Malda Sector, after the passengers were swept toward the Indian side of the Ganga, also called the Padma.
- When
- The incident occurred on the evening of September 12; the year was not specified.
- Why
- The boat overturned while crossing the river because of strong currents.
Key facts
- People rescued
- 10 Bangladeshi nationals
- Children and women
- Three children and three women
- Infant
- A 30-day-old baby was rescued, treated and reported stable
- Incident date
- Evening of September 12; year not specified
- Location
- Near Border Outpost Khandua in the Malda Sector
- Rescuing agency
- Border Security Force
- Handover
- All 10 people were handed over to the 53 Border Guard Bangladesh
Sources
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