At least six bodies have been recovered so far, from the launch which sank in the middle of Godavari river last evening, following bad weather.
The National Disaster Relief Forces (NDRF) teams and other rescue operators have worked for over 20 hours to recover the boat that got stuck at 60 ft deep into the river bed. As the windows and doors were closed, the over 45 passengers suffocated, as the boat sank. Two among the dead, whose bodies have been recovered so far are twin brothers.