AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT | 16th OCTOBER 2026 | At least 13 children died after an overcrowded boat capsized in the Ganga in Raghopur area of Vaishali district in Bihar on Tuesday. The children were among the passengers, who were travelling across the river to attend a feast when the tragedy occurred. Seven of the children belonged to the same family.
Spiritual leader Morari Bapu, who is currently undertaking the Bharat Swastik Yatra, expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and announced financial aid of Rs. 2,00,000 (two lakh) for the bereaved families. The amount will be contributed by a Ramkatha listener from Mumbai to the Bihar Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the families affected by the incident.
Morari Bapu also prayed to Lord Hanuman for peace for the departed souls and conveyed his condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones.
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