A passenger boat capsized in the Ganga near Rampur Shyamchand village in Bihar’s Vaishali district, leaving at least 14 people dead, according to an update shared by Raghopur MLA Tejashwi Yadav. Women and children were believed to be among those who died.
The tragedy occurred within the jurisdiction of Raghopur police station in the Hajipur area. Preliminary accounts indicated that some children were returning after attending a feast when the vessel overturned. The exact cause of the accident and the number of passengers on board had not been established in the supplied information.
Vaishali District Magistrate Varsha Singh initially confirmed 11 deaths. Yadav subsequently said that 14 bodies had been recovered, indicating an increase in the toll as more information became available.
Rescue Update: Six Hospitalised And Three Brought To Safety
Yadav said six people had been admitted to hospital and three others had been rescued safely. Details about the condition of those receiving treatment were awaited. After learning about the accident, Yadav spoke with District Magistrate Varsha Singh and consulted local residents and officials. He said directions had been given to speed up relief, rescue and medical assistance. The available information did not establish how many people, if any, remained missing. Authorities were still assessing the situation, and the identities of all those affected had not been disclosed.
Compensation Of Rs 4 Lakh Announced For Bereaved Families
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh for each bereaved family. He also directed the administration to expedite relief and rescue work and ensure proper treatment for the injured. Offering condolences, Choudhary said the deaths in Raghopur were deeply distressing and expressed support for families coping with the tragedy. The financial assistance announcement accompanied instructions for immediate help to those affected. Further details about the disbursement process were not included in the supplied information.
Leaders Express Grief Over Raghopur Tragedy
Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan offered condolences to the families and expressed concern for anyone who might still be missing. He prayed for the safety of those affected and for strength for the bereaved. Yadav also expressed grief over the accident in his Assembly constituency, highlighting the loss of children’s lives. He said he had contacted the district administration to help coordinate a swift response. The tragedy has renewed concerns about passenger safety on river crossings. However, the available account did not establish whether overloading, weather, vessel condition or another factor caused the boat to overturn. Further official findings are needed to determine the circumstances.
