Malda:
At least four people, including a woman drowned, and more than 40 others were missing after a boat capsized in the Ganga River in West Bengal's Malda district today.
Officials said a country boat, carrying about 60 passengers, capsized after it left Dharampur bank towards the riverine island at 7.30 am.
Four bodies, including that of a woman, have been recovered by the rescuers who are mostly locals, while eight persons were rescued alive.
Nearly 40 others are still missing. Senior district and police officials are camping on the spot and supervising rescue operations.