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Rescue crews save seven after capsized boat incident

By Drooid · Oct 14, 2026, 5:23 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Bihar Boat Tragedy

Bihar authorities are probing a boat capsizing that killed at least 13 children.
District Magistrate Varsha Singh reported about 20 passengers and night-long rescue efforts.
State and National Disaster Response Forces rescued seven people, who arrived at Nalanda Medical College Hospital in stable condition.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced INR4 lakh ex-gratia for each deceased family.

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Villagers Demand FIR

Villagers staged a protest demanding an FIR against officials they accuse of negligence.
Authorities retrieved the capsized boat, confirming it had carried over 20 passengers.
Divers, aided by the State Disaster Response Force, continued searching for missing occupants.
The deceased children were identified, including seven siblings from a single family.
Residents said they could not attend the victims’ funeral rites, expressing shock.

History

Historical Context

The 26 December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami killed tens of thousands and revealed no warning system, while nations pledged over US$14 billion in aid. In response, the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System began in early 2005 and India created the National Disaster Response Force in 2006, deploying thousands of personnel. The disaster also triggered a cease-fire in Aceh on 28 December 2004, leading to a peace accord on 15 August 2005.

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Bihar Boat Tragedy

Bihar authorities are probing a boat capsizing that killed at least 13 children.
District Magistrate Varsha Singh reported about 20 passengers and night-long rescue efforts.
State and National Disaster Response Forces rescued seven people, who arrived at Nalanda Medical College Hospital in stable condition.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced INR4 lakh ex-gratia for each deceased family.

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