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4 killed as boat capsizes in Bihar

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Press Trust of India Darbhanga
At least four persons including two minors died while four others are missing when a country boat capsized in Kamla river near Koylajaan village here today.

The incident occurred when the boat ferrying more than a dozen people to Koylajaan village from Rasalpur capsized due to heavy wind, Biraul Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Mohammad Shafique said.

Those killed have been identified as Gamgam Kumari (20), Jyoti Kumari (18), Dukhi Kumari (12) and Kamini Kumari (8), the SDO said.

The local divers have been pressed into service for the search of other victims while four others, who have been taken out of the waters are in unconscious state. They have been admitted to a nearby primary health centre.

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First Published: Oct 02 2016 | 5:22 PM IST

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