Three passengers died Sunday afternoon after a boat capsized in the Sikrahna River near Lakhaura police station in Bihar’s East Champaran district, prompting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to express grief and offer condolences to bereaved families.
CM Nitish Kumar griefs
In a post on social media platform X on Sunday, Nitish Kumar wrote, “The boat accident in the Sikrahna River in the Lakhaura police station area of East Champaran district, resulting in the death of 3 people, is tragic.”
पूर्वी चम्पारण जिले के लखौरा थाना क्षेत्र के सिकरहना नदी में हुए नाव हादसे में 3 लोगों की मृत्यु दुःखद। शोक संतप्त परिजनों के प्रति गहरी संवेदना है। मृतकों के परिजनों को दुःख की इस घड़ी में धैर्य धारण करने की शक्ति प्रदान करने की ईश्वर से प्रार्थना है।
— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) October 12, 2025
“Deep condolences to the bereaved families. I pray to God to grant the families of the deceased the strength to bear this sorrowful moment,” the post read.
Details regarding the circumstances of the capsizing, number of passengers aboard, and rescue operations remain limited. Local authorities are expected to investigate the incident to determine its cause.
Recent Tragedies in Bihar
The boat accident follows another fatal incident in the state. On October 3, Chief Minister Kumar expressed condolences after four people were killed by a Vande Bharat Express near Kasba Jawanpur on the Katihar-Jogbani rail section in Purnia district.
In his October 3 statement on X, Kumar wrote, “The incident of four people their lives after being hit by Vande Bharat train at Purnia Junction is tragic. Wishing for the speedy recovery of the person injured in this accident. Praying to God to grant strength to the bereaved families to bear this hour of grief with patience.”
That Friday morning tragedy near Purnia Junction resulted in four deaths and multiple injuries. The injured were transported to Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH) for treatment.
Bihar Police and Railway Protection Force (RPF) officials responded immediately to the rail accident scene following notification of the incident.
Safety Concerns
Both incidents highlight ongoing safety challenges in Bihar’s transportation infrastructure. River crossings during monsoon and post-monsoon seasons present particular risks, while railway safety near populated areas remains a concern for authorities.
The state government has not yet announced whether investigations will lead to policy changes or safety improvements for either river transport or railway crossing areas.
Chief Minister Kumar’s public expressions of grief follow a pattern of official responses to such tragedies, though questions about preventive measures and accountability typically emerge in the aftermath of such incidents.
Further details about both accidents, including victim identities and investigation findings, are expected as authorities complete their assessments.
