Tragedy struck off the Mumbai coast as the body of a 7-year-old boy was recovered following a collision between a ferry and a Navy craft. The search and rescue operations continue, with authorities working to determine the circumstances surrounding the devastating incident. The young boy's identity has not yet been released.
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