The devotees were heading towards the Bodeshwari Temple on the occasion of Mahalaya, the auspicious start of the Durga Puja festival, when the boat capsized in the Korotoa River.
Banda boat capsize: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his grief over the loss of lives and expressed condolences to bereaved families. He also asked NDRF and SDRF teams to reach the spot immediately.