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India News | Minors Among 11 Killed After Boat Capsizes in Bihar; Rescue Op Underway

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. At least 11 people died when a boat capsized in the Raghopur Diara area of Vaishali district of Bihar, officials said on Tuesday.

By ANI | Published: Oct 14, 2026 02:32 AM IST
India News | Minors Among 11 Killed After Boat Capsizes in Bihar; Rescue Op Underway
Rescue operations underway after a boat carrying around 30-35 people capsized in Bihar’s Hajipur while they were on their way to attend a feast. At least 11 deaths have been reported, with most of the deceased said to be minors. (Photo: ANI)

Hajipur (Bihar) [India], October 13 (ANI): At least 11 people were killed when a boat capsized in the Raghopur Diara area of Vaishali district of Bihar, officials said on Tuesday.

Vaishali District Magistrate said that 11 people died after a boat capsized in the Raghopur Diara area of Vaishali district. "Most of the deceased are minors who were travelling on the boat to attend the feast."

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District police officials and an SDRF team have been dispatched to conduct search operations.

More details are awaited (ANI)

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