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Two Workers Missing, FIR Ordered Against Contractors After Boat Capsizes in Bhagalpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhagalpur
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 06:03 PM
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During flood‑relief operations in Raghopur, Bhagalpur, a boat carrying 21 laborers capsized; 19 were rescued while two remain missing and officials have ordered an FIR against the negligent contractors.
During flood‑relief operations in the village of Raghopur, near Bhagalpur, a small boat used to transport laborers capsized on the banks of the Ganga. The vessel was carrying 21 workers who were part of a contractor‑led effort to reinforce embankments.
Rescue teams managed to pull 19 men to safety, but two workers could not be located and remain missing. The search operation continues with local police and disaster‑response units combing the river and surrounding area.
The district administration has ordered an FIR against the contractors responsible for the operation, citing negligence in safety measures. Officials said the action underscores the need for strict compliance with flood‑relief protocols to prevent further loss of life.
Rescue teams managed to pull 19 men to safety, but two workers could not be located and remain missing. The search operation continues with local police and disaster‑response units combing the river and surrounding area.
The district administration has ordered an FIR against the contractors responsible for the operation, citing negligence in safety measures. Officials said the action underscores the need for strict compliance with flood‑relief protocols to prevent further loss of life.