Boat disaster in India! 13 children lost their lives

According to AFP, in the statement made today by the authorities, it was reported that the lifeless bodies of 13 children were found after an overloaded boat going to a Hindu festival capsized on the Ganges River in India.

The incident, which occurred late on Tuesday night, took place in the Vaishali district in the eastern state of Bihar. Locals rushed to pull people out of the water to find the bodies, using their mobile phones in the dark.

Vaishali district district governor Varsha Singh stated that 13 bodies were found, and that six people were rescued alive, including two children whose condition was reported to be critical.

It was reported that six people were rescued alive, including two children whose condition was reported to be critical. Nirmal Kumar, medical officer at the local health centre, said four children and two adults were referred to the district hospital.

'MONEY ASSISTANCE WILL BE GIVEN TO FAMILIES'

Bihar Prime Minister Samrat Choudhary announced that 400 thousand rupees (4 thousand 210 dollars) of financial aid will be provided to the families of those who lost their lives. Choudhary said, "The news that innocent people lost their lives in the boat accident that occurred in Vaishali district is extremely devastating. My condolences are with the bereaved families of those who lost their lives at this difficult time."

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a statement and said, "The loss of life due to the incident that occurred in the Vaishali region of Bihar is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the grieving families of those who lost their lives at this difficult time. I pray for the speedy recovery of everyone injured. The local government is helping those affected by the incident."