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Vaishali Boat Tragedy Claims 13 Children As Dilapidated Vessel Capsizes In Raghopur
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News18•14-10-2026, 06:01
Vaishali Boat Tragedy Claims 13 Children As Dilapidated Vessel Capsizes In Raghopur
- •A dilapidated boat carrying over 20 children ruptured and capsized in Raghopur of Vaishali, resulting in the tragic deaths of 13 children who were going to attend a feast.
- •Villagers alleged that the accident could have been avoided if authorities had acted on their repeated applications to replace the old and dangerous boat.
- •Protesting locals expressed immense anger over poor hospital facilities, lack of ambulances, and the absence of doctors, forcing the District Magistrate to return.
- •Top leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary expressed deep grief and announced financial assistance for the grieving families.
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A dilapidated boat ruptured in Raghopur, Vaishali, carrying over 20 children who were going to attend a feast, resulting in the drowning and recovery of 13 children's bodies.
Locals protested against the District Magistrate because the hospital lacked an ambulance, oxygen cylinders, ventilators, and had only one doctor present.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced financial assistance and ex-gratia payments for the grieving families.
