At least 14 people have died after a boat capsized in the Ganga River in Bihar’s Vaishali district, with women and children among the victims. The incident occurred near Rampur Shyamchand village in the Raghopur area, prompting a rescue operation as authorities worked to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The incident took place under the jurisdiction of Raghopur police station. Preliminary reports suggested that around 20 people were aboard the boat when it overturned in the river.
According to reports, some children had boarded the boat to attend a feast and were returning when the accident occurred. The exact sequence of events leading to the capsizing remains unclear.
The death toll increased as rescue teams recovered more bodies from the river. Vaishali District Magistrate Varsha Singh initially confirmed 11 deaths, while subsequent updates put the number of fatalities at 14.
Raghopur MLA and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav said six people had been admitted to hospital, while three others were rescued safely.
Bihar CM Announces Rs 4 Lakh Compensation
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed grief over the loss of lives and announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh for the family of each deceased person.
He also directed the administration to expedite rescue and relief operations and ensure proper medical treatment for those injured in the incident.
Further details about the victims and the circumstances that led to the boat capsizing are awaited.