SAEDNEWS: At least 13 people, most of them children, lost their lives when a boat overturned in Bihar, eastern India, officials said late Tuesday.
According to Saednews, A senior civil official, Varsha Singh, told reporters that the incident occurred in Vaishali district and that 13 bodies have been recovered so far.
“Seven people have been rescued, and rescue operations are continuing,” she said.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said the administration had been instructed to expedite relief and rescue efforts and ensure proper medical treatment for those injured.
Local legislator and Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav said the children were travelling by boat to attend a feast when the incident occurred.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the loss of lives as “deeply painful.”
“My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this difficult time. I pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured. The local administration is assisting those affected,” he said in a post on the US-based social media platform X.
