At least 13 people were killed and several others are missing after a boat carrying around 15 to 20 people capsized in the Ganga River near Rampur Shyamchand village in Bihar’s Hajipur district. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh for the families of the deceased.
According to Jagran.com, most of the victims were children travelling to attend a feast at the residence of Singheshwar Rai near Mata Maharani Sthan in Bhagtan Tola. The boat reportedly overturned mid-river, triggering panic in the area.
#WATCH | Bihar | At least 11 dead after a boat capsized in the Raghopur Diara area of Vaishali district. Most of the deceased are minors who were traveling on the boat to attend the feast. District police officials and an SDRF team have been dispatched to conduct search operations The state government will provide financial assistance (ex-gratia) of Rs 4 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased
— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2026
Upon hearing the news, local residents from Rampur Shyamchand Panchayat and neighbouring villages rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. After an hour-long effort, several children were rescued and taken to the Primary Health Centre in Raghopur, Fatehpur, for treatment.
Doctors examined the victims and declared 13 children dead.
PM Announces Ex-Gratia Of Rs 2 Lakh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed grief over the tragedy and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
In a post on X, the PMO India wrote, “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.
An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs 50,000: PM Modi.”
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. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 13, 2026
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has expressed grief over the boat accident in Vaishali.
In a post on X, the CM wrote, "The news of the innocent lives lost in the boat accident in Raghoopur, Vaishali, is extremely heartbreaking and soul-wrenching. In this difficult time, my deepest condolences are with the bereaved families.
वैशाली के राघोपुर में नाव हादसे में मासूमों की मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत दुखद और हृदयविदारक है। इस कठिन समय में मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं शोकाकुल परिजनों के साथ हैं। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्माओं को शांति दें एवं परिजनों को यह भारी दुःख सहने की शक्ति प्रदान करें। राज्य सरकार की ओर से मृतकों के परिजनों को ₹4-4 लाख की आर्थिक सहायता (अनुग्रह राशि) दी जाएगी। प्रशासन को राहत-बचाव कार्य तेजी से पूरा करने और घायलों के बेहतर इलाज के निर्देश दिए गए हैं। ॐ शांति! 🙏
— Samrat Choudhary (@samrat4bjp) October 13, 2026
May God grant peace to the departed souls and provide the families with the strength to bear this immense sorrow.
From the state government, an economic assistance of ₹4-4 lakh (ex gratia amount) will be provided to the families of the deceased. Instructions have been given to the administration to swiftly complete relief and rescue operations and ensure better treatment for the injured.
Om Shanti!"
Reacting to the incident, RJD leader and Raghopur MLA Tejashwi Yadav wrote in a post on X, "We have received the unfortunate and tragic news of a boat capsizing in the Raghopur Diyara area. Most of those who drowned are children. May God keep everyone safe. After discussions with local people, the administration, and officials, instructions have been given to expedite relief, rescue, and treatment operations".
Further details are awaited.