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.