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13 killed as boat capsizes in the Ganga River

Published : Wednesday, 14 October, 2026 at 7:54 AM

Observer Online Report

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At least 13 people, including children, were killed after a boat carrying 15 to 20 passengers capsized in the Ganga River in Bihar’s Vaishali district on Tuesday (October 13), according to Indian media outlet NDTV.

The accident occurred in the Raghopur area as the passengers were travelling to attend a feast. Most of the victims were reportedly children.

Following the incident, authorities deployed teams to the scene, while the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) joined rescue and relief operations. Local villagers are also assisting officials in searching for missing passengers.

Rescue operations were ongoing as authorities monitored the situation.

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced compensation of Rs 400,000 for the family of each deceased victim. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced financial assistance of Rs 200,000 for each bereaved family and expressed condolences over the loss of lives.

Modi said local authorities were providing assistance to those affected and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.

-AH

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