Boat capsizes in Darbhanga, Bihar, killing five people
In a tragic incident, a boat capsized in the Tilkeshwar OP area of Darbhanga, Bihar on Wednesday evening, resulting in the death of five individuals, including three children. The victims include a teenager, two girls, and two women. The boat’s sailor and six other passengers managed to swim to safety.
Details of the incident
According to reports, a private boat carrying 11 people from Gadhaiyapur in Kusheshwarsthan East Block was traveling from Chaur to Jhanjhra Haat of Kusheshwarsthan. The Chaur area is covered with water from the Kamla and Jivach rivers. During the journey, a strong gale hit the boat, causing it to capsize. Local divers arrived at the scene and managed to rescue five people, but unfortunately, they had already lost their lives.
Victims identified
The deceased individuals have been identified as residents of Gadhaiyapur in Mahisoth Panchayat. The victims include Jagtaran Devi (60 years), wife of Mahavir Yadav, Meena Devi (60 years), wife of Ramprasad Mukhiya, Sonali Kumari (15 years), daughter of Rajkishore Yadav, Kalpana Kumari (12 years), daughter of Ramshankar Yadav, and Sonia Kumari, daughter of Baleshwar Ram (12 years).
Authorities take action
About five feet of water had accumulated in the Chaur area, trapping the victims after the boat capsized. Local divers were able to recover the bodies, and they have been sent for postmortem. District Magistrate Rajeev Roshan has assured that assistance will be provided to the affected families after the post-mortem examination, through the disaster relief efforts.
News Summary:
- A boat capsized in Darbhanga, Bihar, resulting in the death of five individuals, including three children.
- The victims include a teenager, two girls, and two women.
- The boat’s sailor and six other passengers managed to swim to safety.
- The incident occurred when a strong gale hit the boat while it was traveling from Chaur to Jhanjhra Haat of Kusheshwarsthan.
- Local divers recovered the bodies of the victims, who were sent for postmortem.
