Mumbai boat tragedy: Ferry was packed beyond capacity

The Mumbai police on Thursday said the ferry 'Neel Kamal' that capsized after being hit by a Navy craft off the Gateway of India had a capacity of 90 passengers but had over 100 persons on board. IMAGE: The Indian Coast Guard conduct a rescue operation after a boat capsized near the Gateway of India, in Mumbai on December 18, 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo Thirteen persons, including Navy personnel and two contractual naval employees, were killed in the accident on Wednesday afternoon and 98 were ...