Tragic boat capsizes in Ganga, 13 dead in Bihar
Around 15 to 20 people were reportedly on the boat.
At least 13 people, including 11 children, died when a boat capsized in the Ganga River in Vaishali district of Bihar on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the Raghopur area. It is reported that there were 15 to 20 people on the boat, all of whom were heading to a feast. Most of the deceased are said to be children. Following the incident, the administration has launched a relief and rescue operation. The search for missing persons in the river is ongoing.
According to preliminary information,
the boat carrying passengers capsized in the Ganga River in the Raghopur area. There is currently conflicting information regarding the number of people on board, with estimates ranging from 15 to 20. The administration is currently focused on the rescue operation and the search for missing persons.
After receiving information about the incident, a team of officials was dispatched to the site. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have also been deployed for relief and rescue operations. Rescuers are searching for missing persons in the river. Local villagers are also assisting the administration and cooperating in the search operation. The administration is monitoring the entire situation. The relief and rescue operation is still ongoing.
The news of a large number of children dying has made this incident even more tragic. The journey of those who set out to attend a feast has turned into a disaster. According to the information available so far, at least 13 people have lost their lives. However, the full situation related to the incident is not yet clear due to the ongoing search for missing persons.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary expressed deep sorrow over the incident and announced financial assistance of ₹4 lakh for the families of the deceased. He shared a message of condolence on the social media platform X and expressed sympathy for the affected families.
Chaudhary wrote,
The news of innocent lives being lost in the boat accident in Raghopur, Vaishali, is extremely sad and heartbreaking. My deepest condolences are with the grieving families during this difficult time. May God grant peace to the departed souls and give strength to the families to bear this immense sorrow.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed sorrow over the boat accident in Vaishali. He announced financial assistance of ₹2 lakh for the families of the deceased. In his message, the Prime Minister stated that the loss of lives in the boat capsizing incident in Vaishali, Bihar, is very painful. His condolences are with the grieving families during this difficult time. Modi also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident. He mentioned that the local administration is assisting the affected people. The financial assistance announced by the Chief Minister and the Prime Minister is for the families of the deceased.
Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, also expressed sorrow over the incident. He said,
I have received unfortunate and sad news about the boat capsizing in the Raghopur Diara area. Most of those who drowned are said to be children. He prayed for everyone's safety and called for speeding up the relief efforts.
Tejashwi said,
After discussions with local people, the administration, and officials, instructions have been given to expedite relief, rescue, and medical efforts.” His statement emphasized the search for missing persons and the need to provide timely assistance to the affected people.
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan also expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the incident. He stated that he is deeply saddened by the loss of life caused by the boat capsizing in the Ganga River in Vaishali district, Bihar. He prayed that the grieving families find the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss. Radhakrishnan expressed condolences to all those affected by this tragedy and prayed for the safety of those who are still missing. Currently, the search in the river is ongoing with the help of the NDRF, the administration, and local villagers. The full picture of the incident will only become clear after the rescue operation is completed and detailed information from the authorities is released.