Bihar boat tragedy claims lives of 13 children
What Happened
At least 13 children, all aged 15 or below, died after a boat carrying about 15-20 people capsized in the Ganga in Vaishali district on the evening of October 13. Seven children were rescued and were reported to be in stable condition, while SDRF personnel and local divers continued search operations.
Key Takeaways
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for each injured person. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary separately announced ₹4 lakh for each bereaved family.