2010 West Bengal ferry sinking

The ferry, which had a listed capacity of 60,^[5] capsized and sank in rough waters whilst ferrying Muslim pilgrims back from a religious festival down the Bhagirathi River. It is believed up to 150 people, more than double the capacity, were on the boat at the time.^[6]

The Indian Navy was called in to help with the rescue, with Navy divers and local fishermen helping to rescue survivors from the river as well as collect deceased bodies.^[7][8]

A protest was staged on a jetty near the accident site by frustrated locals who believe the government was too slow to react to help with the disaster,^[9] despite the Navy's committing a helicopter as well as personnel to help look in case against all likelihood there are more survivors.^[10]