15 feared drowned in Pak boat capsize

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Press Trust of India Islamabad
Last Updated : Jan 24 2013 | 1:49 AM IST

The boat carrying about 25 people capsized off the Gorabari coast this morning due to strong winds.

The vessel was taking people to the annual 'urs' celebration at the Allahdino Mendharo dargah or Sufi shrine.

Local fishermen rescued 15 people.

Residents of nearby villages took the people to a local health centre in private vehicles.

No bodies were recovered till late in the afternoon, officials and local residents said.

The incident shocked residents of the coastal area.

  

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