Shitalakkhya launch capsize: Death toll rises to 35
BSS
6th April, 2021 11:44:59
Six more bodies were recovered from Shitalakkya river this morning (Tuesday) a day after wrapping up two-day salvage operation following a Munshiganj-bound passenger launch capsized, climbing the death toll to 35.
The bodies have been floating between Char Syedpur and Shah Cement Factory area in the river since 6:00am, said Younus, Sub-Inspector of River Police in Narayanganj.
On information, river police searched and recovered the bodies till 10:30am on Tuesday, he said.
With the latest recovery, the death toll rose to 35 as the leaders of the launch owners association claimed that over 70 passengers were on board of the passenger launch.