Bhagalpur (Bihar): Several people went missing after a boat capsized in the Naugachhia area of Bihar's Bhagalpur on Thursday.
There were over 100 people, including women and children on board when the boat capsized in the river Ganga. Around 30 people have been rescued so far.
The rescued people have been admitted to the hospital.
According to the reports, the incident took place when labourers and farmers were travelling to Gopalpur Tirtanga Ghat in Naugachhia for farming activities.
"The boat suddenly started drowning, I do not remember how the rescue team saved me. There were around 100 people on board," Renu Devi, a survivor said.
Many survivors were in despair as their relatives or companions were nowhere to be found.
Police and the local administration are carrying out relief and rescue operation.
