Vaishali, October 13 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic boat accident in Vaishali district, Bihar, has resulted in the deaths of 13 individuals, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express his condolences. The incident occurred on the evening of October 10, when a small boat carrying 15 to 20 children capsized while they were en route to a feast. The children fell into the Ganges River and drowned.
The Prime Minister’s Office announced that families of each deceased victim will receive a compensation of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF), while the injured will receive ₹50,000 each. In a post on his official social media account, PM Modi described the incident as deeply saddening and extended his sympathies to the grieving families, wishing a swift recovery to the injured. He assured that local authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected.
Earlier, the Bihar government had also pledged ₹4 lakh in financial aid to the families of the deceased. Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary instructed the administration to expedite relief and rescue operations and ensure better medical care for the injured.
As of now, local residents and authorities have recovered the bodies of 13 children, whose identities include Meera Kumari, Nishu Kumari, Anisha Kumari, Sunita Kumari, Aryan Kumar, Mohan Kumar, Amrita Kumari, Ankita Kumari, Pinky Kumari, Naman Kumar, Siki Kumari, Bhonu Kumari, and Sonam Kumari.
The community is in mourning, with families of the deceased overwhelmed with grief. Various political leaders have also expressed their sorrow and condolences to the affected families as rescue efforts continue.
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