Thirteen Dead, Several Missing After Boat Capsizes in Bihar
At least 13 people died and several others are missing after a boat capsized in the Ganga river near Rampur Shyamchand village in Bihar’s Vaishali district on Tuesday evening. Most of the deceased were minors, aged under 18, who were travelling to a feast related to Hindu funeral rituals. Local authorities reported that around 25 to 30 people were on the medium-sized boat when it overturned. Seven individuals have been rescued, while search operations continue for the missing. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced ₹4 lakh in assistance for the families of the deceased and directed the administration to expedite rescue efforts. The incident occurred around 8:30 PM, and local residents initially attempted rescue before official teams arrived.
Published 6 hours ago • 13 Oct 2026, 11:46 PM IST