Tragic Boat Capsize in Bihar's Bagmati River Claims Life of One Woman
Boat with mostly women on board capsizes in Bihar’s Bagmati river, one drowns
Hindustan Times
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A boat carrying 25 people, mostly women, capsized in the Bagmati River near Mahadeva village in Sheohar district, Bihar, India, resulting in one fatality. The deceased, identified as 30-year-old Gulshan Khatun, was part of a group crossing the river for agricultural work. Rescue operations successfully saved 24 passengers.
- 01A boat with 25 people capsized in the Bagmati River, leading to one death.
- 02The deceased was identified as Gulshan Khatun, 30, from Khortha village.
- 03Rescue operations saved 24 individuals, with divers deployed to recover the body.
- 04Local residents use boats for transportation due to the lack of bridges.
- 05The incident occurred while women were crossing the river to harvest wheat.
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On Friday, a tragic incident occurred when a boat carrying 25 individuals, primarily women, capsized in the Bagmati River near Mahadeva village in Sheohar district, Bihar, India. The boat was transporting the group for agricultural work, specifically to harvest wheat. Tragically, 30-year-old Gulshan Khatun from Khortha village drowned in the incident, while the remaining 24 passengers were rescued by local boatsmen and divers. The district administration, along with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), quickly mobilized for rescue operations, which lasted approximately five hours. The body of the deceased was eventually recovered from the river. Residents of the area frequently use boats to cross the river due to the absence of bridges, highlighting the ongoing risks associated with this mode of transport. The local Sub-Divisional Officer, Avinash Kunal, confirmed the incident and assured that government assistance would be provided to the victim's family following the necessary procedures.
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The incident underscores the dangers faced by local residents who rely on boats for transportation due to the lack of infrastructure like bridges.
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