Patna Ganga Tragedy: Two Killed, Rescue Teams Hunt for Five

Residents of Patna’s Baadh area are reeling after a boat capsized in the Ganga, killing two and leaving five unaccounted for. The mishap took place when farmers who cultivate land on the opposite bank were returning in the morning. Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as the vessel flipped in the middle of the river amid gusty winds. While seven passengers were pulled to safety by local fishermen and swimmers, two bodies have already been recovered and searches continue for the remaining five. Police and SDRF divers are scouring the river with limited visibility due to the strong current. District officials have set up a control room and urged villagers to avoid river crossings until conditions improve. Community members gathered in large numbers at the site, offering support to rescue workers and the affected families. The incident has prompted calls for better safety measures on this busy river route.