Bihar: Boat Carrying 17 People Capsizes In Ganga, Several Feared Drowned

A tragic incident occurred on the Ganga River in Bihar, where a boat carrying 17 individuals capsized near Uma Nath Ganga Ghat at Gosaimath.

Local authorities, including Barh Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Shubham Kumar, have reported that 11 people have been rescued by locals, but six individuals are still missing.

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"We have received information that 17 people were on the boat. 11 of them have been rescued by locals and six people are still missing."

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The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is en route to assist with the ongoing rescue operations.

The exact cause of the mishap is yet to be determined.

Further details awaited.