'We saw a boat circling us... then it struck ours'
Hindustan Times Haryana|December 19, 2024
Frantic survivors recounted a distressing account, detailing their struggle for survival after a ferry carrying over 100 passengers from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island capsized at Butcher island on Wednesday afternoon.
Sameera Kapoor Munshi and Sabah Virani

MUMBAI: Frantic survivors recounted a distressing account, detailing their struggle for survival after a ferry carrying over 100 passengers from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island capsized at Butcher island on Wednesday afternoon.

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