11 Killed in Bihar Boat Accident, CM Announces Rs 4 Lakh Compensation

At least 11 people, including children, died on Tuesday after a boat capsized in the Ganga in Bihar's Vaishali district. The incident occurred in the Raghopur Diara area when a boat carrying people between two villages along the river capsized. Leaving the number of passengers unclear.

Tejashwi Yadav, the Rashtriya Janata Dal working president and Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, expressed his deep distress over the tragic incident. He offered condolences to the families of the deceased, praying for peace and strength to help them cope with their loss.

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed his condolences over the deaths and announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the family of each victim. The administration has been instructed to expedite rescue and relief operations and provide better treatment for the injured.

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Rampur Shyamchand, Chief Election Commissioner, has been informed about the incident and is expected to offer his condolences to the families of the victims.

A joint operation involving district police personnel and a team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has been launched to search for survivors. The administration has pledged to sustain the rescue efforts throughout the night. According to sources, the boat involved in the incident belonged to a local resident who had been ferrying villagers to a nearby village.

Senior district officials, including the district magistrate and superintendent of police, have swiftly responded to the scene, with the DM and Superintendent of Police leading the relief efforts.

The rescued passengers are receiving medical assistance. At least 11 minors, mostly teenagers, died after the boat overturned in the Ganga. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of boat operations in the region.

The administration is working to ensure that measures are taken to prevent such incidents in the future.

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The incident occurred on October 13, 2026, and is currently under investigation. The Bihar government has assured that it will take all necessary steps to support the families of the victims and provide them with the necessary assistance.

The administration has also promised to investigate the cause of the accident and take corrective measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

The full extent of the damage and the number of people affected by the incident are still being assessed. The administration is working to provide relief and support to those affected. And the situation will be updated as more information becomes available.