Over a dozen children dead after boat capsizes in Bihar’s Vaishali
Summary
- A boat carrying schoolchildren capsized in the Ganges near Vaishali district, Bihar.
- All the children on board were aged 15 years or younger.
- More than twelve children lost their lives in the accident.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced ex-gratia for the victims' families.
- District Magistrate confirmed the casualty figures and ongoing rescue operations.
Key Facts
- · Location: Vaishali district, Bihar, on the Ganges river.
- · Number of child deaths: over 12.
- · Age of children: 15 years or younger.
- · Ex-gratia announced by PM Modi and Bihar CM.
- · Rescue and relief efforts led by district administration.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights the need for stringent safety regulations for water transport, especially for schoolchildren, and underscores the importance of rapid emergency response mechanisms in rural India.
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