10 children missing after boat capsizes in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur

According to officials, the boat was carrying 30 children, and 20 of them have so far been rescued.

The incident took place near Madhupur Patti ghat along the Bagmati river. (Photo: screengrab from ANI video)

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At least 10 children went missing after a boat capsized in Bagmati river in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district on Thursday, officials said.

The boat was carrying 30 children, and 20 of them have so far been rescued, they said.

#WATCH | Boat carrying school children capsizes in Bagmati river in Beniabad area of Bihar's Muzaffarpur pic.twitter.com/TlHEfvvGYy

— ANI (@ANI) September 14, 2023

The incident took place near Madhupur Patti ghat along the Bagmati river.

VIDEO | "I have asked the DM to check. We will provide all necessary assistance to families of the victims," says Bihar CM @NitishKumar on Muzaffarpur boat capsize incident. pic.twitter.com/RTrPcMEK0V

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 14, 2023

Talking to reporters, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said: “Rescue operation is underway… I have asked the district magistrate concerned to look into the matter with urgency. The state government will provide all assistance to the affected families.” Kumar is in Muzaffarpur to review the progress of ongoing projects in the district.

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