KARACHI: The death toll in the boat tragedy in Indus river reached nine on Sunday as rescue teams pulled out three more bodies. The search operation is still underway for the missing people.
Three days ago, over 40 people had left from Nowshero Feroze and Khairpur for Larkana but the boat lost its balance upon reaching the bank of the river and all on board fell into the river. As many as 13 people drowned while others swam to the bank.
The divers of the district administration and Pakistan Navy are still searching for the four people who are still missing.
Sindh minister Nisar Ahmad Khuhro also visited the area and met the survivors. He directed the administration to finish the search operation as soon as possible.