Srinagar, April 17 -- Four members of a family were rescued after a boat capsized in Dal Lake due to strong winds on Wednesday.

An official said that four members of a family, who were inside a Shikara boat in the interiors of Dal Lake, fell into the water as the boat capsized this afternoon.

He said all the four persons were swiftly saved by SDRF and quick response teams. "All the four persons are safe."

The boat has been handed over to the authorities.

Meanwhile, the officials said that the four people were playing and shaking the boat, which resulted in its capsizing, and an investigation has been launched.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from The Kashmir Monitor....