Bihar boat accident: 13 children killed as boat capsizes in Vaishali district; PM announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh

Economic Times - Oct 13, 2026

At least 13 children drowned in the Ganga river when a boat capsized in Bihar's Vaishali district. Rescue operations are ongoing, with local divers and an SDRF team involved in the search efforts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced financial assistance to the victims' families. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav indicated the death toll may be higher than reported.

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