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Thatta death toll at 19 as rescue operation concludes
December 08, 2017
KARACHI: Dec 8 (INP) A rescue operation for those missing in Thursday’s boat capsize tragedy near Thatta concluded on Friday. Earlier on Friday, the rescue operation resumed with divers from the Pakistan Navy also taking part in the operation. At least 17 people were killed and 47 injured as a boat carrying more than 80 pilgrims capsized due to heavy winds near the ancient city of Thatta on Thursday. The dead included women and children, while 20 others were pulled from the sea alive, an official had said. Rescue officials said on Friday that they pulled out two more bodies from the water, taking the death toll to 19. Meanwhile, police said they have arrested two people, including the owner of the boat. SSP Afzal said the incident took place near the shore and 52 passengers were successfully off-boarded by rescue sources. Funeral prayers of as many as five people, who died in Thatta, have been offered in Karachi’s Malir on Friday. INP/AH/AK
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