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President Murmu Expresses Deep Sadness Over Bihar Boat Tragedy
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News18•14-10-2026, 10:00
President Murmu Expresses Deep Sadness Over Bihar Boat Tragedy
- •President Droupadi Murmu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of children in a Bihar boat accident.
- •At least 13 children under the age of 15 drowned when a boat capsized in the Ganga River in Vaishali district.
- •The incident occurred late Tuesday evening as villagers were traveling to attend a feast across the river.
- •The President extended her deepest condolences to the affected families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
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At least 13 children under the age of 15 drowned when a boat carrying more than a dozen passengers capsized in the Ganga River.
The incident occurred late Tuesday evening around 8:30 pm in the Raghopur police station area of Bihar's Vaishali district.
Residents of Rampur Shyamchand village were traveling on the boat to attend a feast in a village located across the river.
