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Bihar: 13 minors dead as boat capsizes in Raghopur
13 minors dead in Bihar boat capsizing signals major casualty disaster.
Context
What happened: A boat carrying villagers capsized in the Ganga river in Bihar's Vaishali district on Tuesday evening. At least 13 children died and seven people were rescued.
Key numbers: 13 children died, all aged 15 or younger. Seven rescued. Six boats used in the search.
Why it matters: The district magistrate was met by angry residents shouting slogans during her hospital visit. SDRF teams and local divers continued search operations.
What changed
A boat carrying villagers capsized in the Ganga river in Bihar's Vaishali district on Tuesday evening. At least 13 children died and seven people were rescued.
Why it matters
The district magistrate was met by angry residents shouting slogans during her hospital visit. SDRF teams and local divers continued search operations.