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13 Children Die in Vaishali Boat Sinking; Raghopur Officials Sacked, Patapoor CO Takes Over
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 10:01 AM
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A boat capsized in Rampr Shyamchand village, Raghopur block of Vaishali district, killing 13 children. Following the tragedy, the district administration removed block development officer Deepak Kumar and assigned Patapoor CO additional responsibilities.
A small passenger boat sank on a local waterway in Rampr Shyamchand village, Raghopur block of Vaishali district, Bihar, on Saturday morning. The vessel was reportedly overloaded with school‑going children returning from a nearby area when it capsized, throwing the passengers into the water.
The accident resulted in the deaths of 13 children, all of whom were identified as school‑age. Rescue teams recovered the bodies and transported them to the nearest hospital for identification and formalities.
In response to the tragedy, the district administration took swift disciplinary action. Block Development Officer Deepak Kumar was removed from his post, and the Circle Officer of Patapoor was given additional charge of overseeing the Raghopur block.
District officials said the decision aims to ensure a thorough investigation and to restore public confidence in local governance. A detailed inquiry into the circumstances of the sinking is underway, and authorities have promised stricter enforcement of safety norms for water transport in the region.
The accident resulted in the deaths of 13 children, all of whom were identified as school‑age. Rescue teams recovered the bodies and transported them to the nearest hospital for identification and formalities.
In response to the tragedy, the district administration took swift disciplinary action. Block Development Officer Deepak Kumar was removed from his post, and the Circle Officer of Patapoor was given additional charge of overseeing the Raghopur block.
District officials said the decision aims to ensure a thorough investigation and to restore public confidence in local governance. A detailed inquiry into the circumstances of the sinking is underway, and authorities have promised stricter enforcement of safety norms for water transport in the region.