Gangasagar Mela: Barge with 3000 Pilgrims Stranded in Muriganga River, Rescued

• An MV Bulbul barge carrying 3000 pilgrims for Gangasagar Mela 2026 got stuck in the Muriganga River.
• The incident occurred while traveling from Kakdwip Lord Number 8 to Kachuberia, causing panic among passengers including women, children, and elderly.
• Pilgrims suffered from cold and fog, with many feeling unwell during the several-hour ordeal.
• The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) initiated rescue operations, providing water and food.
• Pilgrims were safely transferred to Kachuberia via small boats; the barge got stuck due to low tide and dropped water levels.

Why It Matters: 3000 Gangasagar pilgrims were safely rescued after their barge got stranded in Muriganga River due to low tide.