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Eight dead as boat capsizes in Vaishali’s Raghopur, about 20 youths en route to feast
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 09:36 PM
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A boat carrying roughly 20 young passengers sank in Rampar, Raghopur, Vaishali district, killing eight people.
A boat navigating the waters of Rampar in the Raghopur police‑station area of Vaishali district capsized, leading to a tragic loss of life. The vessel was carrying around twenty youths and children who were traveling together to attend a communal feast.
When the boat overturned, eight of the passengers were found dead. The remaining passengers survived the incident, but the exact number of survivors was not disclosed.
Local authorities have been notified of the accident, and the incident has left the community in deep shock, prompting calls for stricter safety measures on small watercraft.
When the boat overturned, eight of the passengers were found dead. The remaining passengers survived the incident, but the exact number of survivors was not disclosed.
Local authorities have been notified of the accident, and the incident has left the community in deep shock, prompting calls for stricter safety measures on small watercraft.