Motihari (Bihar): One person was killed and several others went missing after a boat capsized in Bihar’s East Champaran district on Sunday.
According to sources, the incident took place around 11 am when the boat carrying as many as 21 people capsized in the Sikarhana river in Godhiya Haraj within the Shikarganj police station limits.
"Almost 21 people were in the boat, as the boat reached in the mid of the river, the boat capsized in the river due to loss of balance," said a local resident.
"Meanwhile, the body of a girl child has been recovered, while four people were rescued by the local villagers. Many are still missing in the incident. Injured were rushed to the hospital after the incident," he added.
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According to Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Motihari, Anil Kumar, the mishap took place this morning on the Sikharna River.
"A total of 21 people were present on the boat. Out of which one person died and four sustained injuries. Four persons have gone missing," said the additional district magistrate.
"All the four injured have been admitted to hospital, as their condition is said to be critical. Currently, a rescue operation is underway to find out the missing persons," the official added.
