NDRF saves 12 Kumbh pilgrims from drowning after their boat capsized in the Ganges river

Prayagraj: The NDRF rescued 12 Kumbh pilgrims from drowning after their boat capsized in the Ganges near the Sangam in Prayagraj on Saturday. [caption id=“attachment_6014681” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Representative image. ANI[/caption] The boat capsized while the pilgrims were on their way to take a dip in the holy river during the ongoing Kumbh. The police and medical team immediately sent the pilgrims to a nearby hospital for further medical attention. The 55-day mega event commenced on 15 January and will end on 4 March. Kumbh is the largest human congregation in the world, with over 130 million pilgrims expected to participate in the festival with the belief that taking a dip in the holy water of river Ganga will pave the way for their salvation and would rid them of their sins.