At least four people drowned while dozens remain missing after a boat capsized in the Ganges River in eastern India.
The boat was carrying close to 60 passengers, most of which were farmers when it capsized, The Times of India reports. According to locals, the boat was overloaded as some women and cattle were also reportedly on board, the Hindustan Times reports.
Rescuers searching for passengers found four bodies-three male and one woman; eight people were found alive and saved from the water.
Rescue operations are still underway as nearly 40 other people are still missing.
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