At least 11 people were killed after a boat capsized in the Raghopur Diara area of Bihar's Vaishali district, officials said on Tuesday. Most of the deceased were minors who were travelling on the boat to attend a feast, the district magistrate said.&nbsp;District police officials and a team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been dispatched to carry out search operations.&nbsp;Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the incident and announced financial assistance for the victims' families and those injured.&nbsp;<h2>PM Modi announces compensation for victims</h2>In a post shared by the Prime Minister's Office on X, Modi offered condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.&nbsp;“The loss of lives in the boat capsizing incident in Vaishali, Bihar, is deeply painful. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this difficult time. I pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured. The local administration is assisting those affected,” the post read.&nbsp;The PMO also announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased person. Those injured will receive Rs 50,000 each.&nbsp;Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary also expressed grief over the loss of life and announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of those who died in the incident.

At least 11 people, most of them minors, died after a boat capsized in the Ganga near Rampur Shyamchand village in Bihar’s Vaishali district.

At least 11 people were killed after a boat capsized in the Raghopur Diara area of Bihar's Vaishali district, officials said on Tuesday. Most of the deceased were minors who were travelling on the boat to attend a feast, the district magistrate said. District police officials and a team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been dispatched to carry out search operations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the incident and announced financial assistance for the victims' families and those injured. PM Modi announces compensation for victims In a post shared by the Prime Minister's Office on X, Modi offered condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured. “The loss of lives in the boat capsizing incident in Vaishali, Bihar, is deeply painful. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this difficult time. I pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured. The local administration is assisting those affected,” the post read. The PMO also announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased person. Those injured will receive Rs 50,000 each. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary also expressed grief over the loss of life and announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of those who died in the incident.

At least 11 people, most of them minors, died after a boat capsized in the Ganga near Rampur Shyamchand village in Bihar’s Vaishali district.

At least 11 feared dead as boat capsizes in Ganga in Bihar's Raghopur

A festive gathering turned into a scene of mourning on Thursday after a boat carrying local devotees capsized in the Ganga River near Patna. At least three people have been confirmed dead, and four others remain missing as rescue operations continue under challenging conditions.&nbsp;The incident occurred near the Umanath Ganga Ghat in the Barh subdivision of Patna district. According to local administrative officials, the vessel was transporting approximately 14 to 15 passengers, many of whom belonged to families returning from performing rituals and bathing in the sacred river.&nbsp;&nbsp;Eyewitnesses reported that the small, traditionally crafted boat encountered sudden, violent winds midstream. The turbulent weather caused the helmsman to lose control, and the severely overloaded vessel capsized within seconds, plunging all passengers into the deep, fast-flowing currents. Hearing the screams of the victims, nearby boatmen and local residents immediately rushed to the scene. Thanks to their quick intervention, several passengers were pulled from the water before official rescue teams arrived.&nbsp;&nbsp;"The boat lost its balance almost instantly when the wind picked up," said Manoj Kumar, a local resident who witnessed the mishap. "A few people managed to swim toward the bank, but others were quickly swept away by the strong undercurrents."&nbsp;Upon receiving the alert, Patna District Administration deployed teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). By evening, search teams had fished out three bodies from the river. Emergency workers are utilizing motorboats and deep-sea divers to locate the four missing individuals, though fading daylight and murky waters have hampered progress.&nbsp;Patna District Authorities have ordered an immediate investigation into the tragedy. Preliminary findings suggest that overcrowding and a lack of standard safety equipment, such as life jackets, significantly contributed to the high casualty count. Strict safety protocols regulate commercial and private boating on the Ganga, and officials have promised stringent legal action against the boat operator for violating capacity limits.

Three people are dead and four remain missing after a boat carrying 14 passengers capsized in the Ganga river near Patna's Patna City area. Read about the ongoing SDRF rescue operations.

A festive gathering turned into a scene of mourning on Thursday after a boat carrying local devotees capsized in the Ganga River near Patna. At least three people have been confirmed dead, and four others remain missing as rescue operations continue under challenging conditions. The incident occurred near the Umanath Ganga Ghat in the Barh subdivision of Patna district. According to local administrative officials, the vessel was transporting approximately 14 to 15 passengers, many of whom belonged to families returning from performing rituals and bathing in the sacred river. Eyewitnesses reported that the small, traditionally crafted boat encountered sudden, violent winds midstream. The turbulent weather caused the helmsman to lose control, and the severely overloaded vessel capsized within seconds, plunging all passengers into the deep, fast-flowing currents. Hearing the screams of the victims, nearby boatmen and local residents immediately rushed to the scene. Thanks to their quick intervention, several passengers were pulled from the water before official rescue teams arrived. "The boat lost its balance almost instantly when the wind picked up," said Manoj Kumar, a local resident who witnessed the mishap. "A few people managed to swim toward the bank, but others were quickly swept away by the strong undercurrents." Upon receiving the alert, Patna District Administration deployed teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). By evening, search teams had fished out three bodies from the river. Emergency workers are utilizing motorboats and deep-sea divers to locate the four missing individuals, though fading daylight and murky waters have hampered progress. Patna District Authorities have ordered an immediate investigation into the tragedy. Preliminary findings suggest that overcrowding and a lack of standard safety equipment, such as life jackets, significantly contributed to the high casualty count. Strict safety protocols regulate commercial and private boating on the Ganga, and officials have promised stringent legal action against the boat operator for violating capacity limits.

Three people are dead and four remain missing after a boat carrying 14 passengers capsized in the Ganga river near Patna's Patna City area. Read about the ongoing SDRF rescue operations.

Tragedy on the Ganga: Three dead, four missing after boat capsizes near Patna

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At least 11 feared dead as boat capsizes in Ganga in Bihar's Raghopur

Tragedy on the Ganga: Three dead, four missing after boat capsizes near Patna