Four Killed, 10 Missing as Boat Capsizes in Bihar


Patna, Aug 10 (IANS): At least four women drowned and 10 people were missing after a boat ferrying over 30 people capsized in Kosi river in Bihar's Madhubani district early Friday, police said.

Over a dozen people managed to swim to safety. Some were rescued by local villagers. "Search and rescue operations are on," a police officer said.

A district administration official said four bodies had been recovered.

The boat, with a capacity of 15, was overcrowded, police said.

  

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