Nearly dozen dead after boat capsizes in Bihar’s Vaishali

At least 11 people, including children, were feared dead after a boat travelling upon the Ganga river capsized in Bihar’s Vaishali district on Tuesday (October 13, 2026).

“The news of the innocent lives lost in the boat accident in Raghopur, Vaishali, is extremely heartbreaking and soul-wrenching. In this difficult time, my deepest condolences are with the bereaved families. May God grant peace to the departed souls and provide the families with the strength to bear this immense sorrow,” Bihar’s Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said in a post on X.

“From the State government, an assistance of ₹4 lakh [ex gratia amount] will be provided to the families of the deceased. Instructions have been given to the administration to swiftly complete relief and rescue operations and ensure better treatment for the injured,” he added.

Raghopur MLA and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav also expressed deep grief over the incident. “I am deeply shocked by the heart-wrenching incident of the boat capsizing in Raghopur. May God grant peace to the departed souls and strength to the grieving families to bear this sorrow,” he said.