Howrah: At least 15 people have gone missing after a boat capsized in West Bengal's Howrah district on Wednesday.
The incident happened when the boat was going to Garden Reach from Sankrail. The boat was carrying 45 people and bikes. Reports say the boat capsized due to overcrowding.
The search and rescue operation is on for the missing 15. Divers and river traffic police have reached the sport.
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