Bihar: Rescue Efforts Underway As Boat Capsizes In River Ganga, 4 Missing

Four people went missing after their boat capsized in the Ganga river at the famous 'Uma Naht Ganga Ghat' in Bihar.

As reported by The India Today 17 people were on the boat, with most swimming to safety. Upon receiving the information, authorities dispatched a team to the scene to intensify the search for the missing people.

VIDEO | Several feared drowned after a boat capsized in Ganga river near Uma Nath Ganga Ghat, Gosaimath in Bihar. More details are awaited.

(Source: Third Party)
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Up to now, authorities have not found any bodies.

Patna, Bihar: A boat carrying 17 people capsized in the Ganga River near Barh, close to the state capital. As the boat overturned, all passengers began to drown. Fortunately, 11 people managed to swim to safety, while six others remain missing pic.twitter.com/da20hEKGSs

— IANS (@ians_india) June 16, 2024

During this season, a large group of devotees has gathered near the Ganga river to take a holy dip, celebrating Ganga Dussehra, also known as Ganga Vataran.

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