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Bihar Suspends Top Official After 14 Children Die in Vaishali Boat Tragedy
✍️ India Today
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 05:46 PM
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The Bihar government has suspended the district collector of Vaishali following the fatal boat accident that claimed the lives of 14 children.
The Bihar government has suspended the district collector of Vaishali following the fatal boat accident that claimed the lives of 14 children.
The tragedy occurred when a passenger boat capsized on the Ganga river near Vaishali, killing all 14 children aboard.
Officials say the incident was caused by overcrowding and lack of safety measures, prompting the state to take disciplinary action.
The suspended officer will be replaced by an additional district magistrate while a probe into the incident is underway.
The government has urged authorities to review safety protocols for river transport in the state.
The tragedy occurred when a passenger boat capsized on the Ganga river near Vaishali, killing all 14 children aboard.
Officials say the incident was caused by overcrowding and lack of safety measures, prompting the state to take disciplinary action.
The suspended officer will be replaced by an additional district magistrate while a probe into the incident is underway.
The government has urged authorities to review safety protocols for river transport in the state.