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At least 11 die after boat capsizes in Bihar's Vaishali district
At least 11 people died when a boat capsized in the Ganga River in Vaishali district, Bihar, on Tuesday night.
The boat was carrying villagers to a feast in another village, and around 20 people were travelling on it.
Many of those who died were children aged 10 to 18, including girls.
Rescued passengers were taken to a local hospital, with some referred to Patna for further treatment.
Rescue operations are still underway, and the state government has directed officials to continue relief efforts and ensure care for the injured.
Bihar has announced ₹4 lakh for each deceased person’s family, while the Prime Minister announced ₹2 lakh for each next of kin and ₹50,000 for each injured person.
At least 11 people, including children, died after a boat capsized in the Ganga River in Bihar’s Vaishali district on October 13.
The boat was carrying villagers to a feast in another village.
Most of those who died were aged 10 to 18, including girls.
Rescue operations were under way, and survivors were taken to a local hospital, with some referred to Patna.
The Bihar government announced ₹4 lakh for each deceased person’s family, while the Prime Minister announced ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF for each next of kin.
- Who
- At least 11 people, including children, died; villagers were aboard the boat.
- What
- A boat capsized in the Ganga River. Rescue operations were under way.
- When
- Tuesday night, October 13, 2026.
- Where
- The Ganga River in Vaishali district, Bihar, in the Raghopur police station area.
- Why
- The villagers were travelling to another village to attend a feast.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A boat carrying villagers to a feast capsized in the Ganga River in Vaishali district.
Rescue operations began, and people who had been saved were taken to a local hospital.
The Bihar Chief Minister and the Prime Minister announced financial assistance for the families of those who died and for injured people.
- Deaths
- At least 11
- Location
- Ganga River, Vaishali district, Bihar
- Boat destination
- A feast in another village
- Age of most victims
- 10 to 18 years
- Bihar government assistance
- ₹4 lakh for each deceased person’s family
- PMNRF assistance
- ₹2 lakh for each deceased person’s next of kin
What people are saying
The news of the innocent lives lost in the boat accident in Raghopur, Vaishali, is extremely heartbreaking and soul-wrenching.
The loss of lives in the boat capsizing incident in Vaishali, Bihar, is deeply painful.
I am deeply shocked by the heart-wrenching incident of the boat capsizing in Raghopur.
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