Tragic Capsize: Seven Missing at Matatila Dam

A boating tragedy at Matatila Dam in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district left three women and four children missing. Villagers rescued eight others after the boat capsized while ferrying passengers to an island temple. A search operation involving divers is underway to locate the missing individuals.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Shivpuri | Updated: 18-03-2025 21:51 IST | Created: 18-03-2025 21:51 IST
Tragic Capsize: Seven Missing at Matatila Dam
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In a harrowing incident, a boat capsized at Matatila Dam in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district on Tuesday evening, leaving three women and four children missing.

Police reported that while eight of the 15 passengers were rescued with help from local villagers, a search involving divers was launched for the missing.

According to officials, the group was en route to the Siddha Baba temple on the dam's island when the boat took on water, leading to the tragic event witnessed by locals.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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