Punjab Kings' (PBKS) players wore black armbands during their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the New PCA Stadium on Saturday. This was done to show respect for the people affected by a tragic boat accident in Vrindavan.
What happened in Mathura?
The accident happened on Friday in the Yamuna River near Mathura. A boat carrying devotees, many of them from Punjab, overturned after hitting a pontoon bridge close to Keshi Ghat. Around 25 to 30 people were on board at the time.
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At least 10 people lost their lives in the incident. Around 18 others were rescued, though some of them were injured. Search teams are still looking for those who are missing. People who saw the accident said that strong winds made the boat unstable and faster, which may have led to it crashing into the bridge.
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PBKS on Mathura tragedy
In a statement, Punjab Kings said they stand with the families who lost their loved ones and are going through a very difficult time.
Rescue work is being carried out by teams from the NDRF, SDRF, police, and local divers. Medical staff are treating the injured, and senior officials are closely monitoring the situation.
Mathura DIG Shailesh Kumar Pandey said the accident took place around 3:15 PM near the pontoon bridge. According to early reports, the boat hit the bridge, which caused it to overturn.
Leaders across the country also reacted to the tragedy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu expressed their condolences. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered immediate relief efforts, while Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann assured full support to the affected families.