A search operation is still going on to find a seven-year-old boy who went missing after a Navy boat crashed into a ferry off the coast of Mumbai. The accident happened two days ago, and officials say the number of deaths is now 14. A body of a 43-year-old man was found on Thursday.
The Navy is investigating this tragic event, which is one of the worst accidents in the area. A helicopter and boats from the Navy and Coast Guard are searching for missing people. Out of 113 passengers on board the two boats, 14 people lost their lives, while 98 were rescued, including two who were hurt.
The Navy boat had six people on it, and only two survived. The accident happened when the Navy boat lost control and hit the passenger ferry called “Neel Kamal.” This ferry was carrying more than 100 passengers and was on its way to Elephanta Island, a popular tourist spot known for its ancient caves.
Documents from the Maharashtra Maritime Board showed that the ferry had permission to carry only 84 passengers and 6 crew members, meaning it was overloaded. Police have filed a case against the driver of the Navy boat. The charges are about causing death by negligence and unsafe navigation.
The damaged Navy boat is with the Navy now, and the police will use it for the investigation when needed. The ruined passenger ferry has been moved to a wharf in south Mumbai called Bhaucha Dhakka.
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