Eleven Dead As Boat Capsizes In Bihar's Vaishali District

At least 11 people, including children, are feared dead after a boat capsized in the Ganga river in Bihar's Vaishali district on October 13, 2026. The vessel was carrying between 15 and 20 people near Raghopur when the accident occurred.

Official Response

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed grief on X, offering condolences to the affected families. The state government announced an ex-gratia financial assistance of four lakh rupees for the families of those who died. Authorities have also been instructed to complete rescue operations quickly and provide better medical treatment for any injured survivors. Raghopur MLA and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav also shared his shock and sorrow over the tragedy.

Context

Accidents involving overcrowded country boats on large rivers like the Ganga often occur during peak travel times and in rural areas lacking proper transport infrastructure. State governments typically provide monetary compensation to help grieving families manage immediate financial burdens following such unexpected disasters.