Couple from Gujarat drowns as boat capsizes in Harangi backwaters

A Gujarati couple, Dharmesh and Nimmi, lost their lives when the boat they were traveling in overturned in the Harangi backwaters of Kodagu district on Friday evening. The victims, aged 50 and 48 respectively, were residents of Surat. Their two children, aged approximately 21 and 24, managed to be rescued. According to the Superintendent of Police, the Kushalnagar Rural Police have initiated an investigation into the incident, filing a case of alleged negligence against the boat operator.

While the police confirmed that safety measures were adhered to, including the availability of life jackets and restrictions on passenger capacity, they also stated that the boat operator was found to be in violation of terms and conditions.