Boat carrying nearly 55 people sinks in Ganga river in Bihar's Danapur; 10 people missing

In a shocking incident from Bihar, a boat carrying 55 people sank in the Ganga river near the Shapur PS area in Danapur, which is near Patna on Monday morning.

According to SDM Danapur, around 50-54 persons were on the boat, and around 10 people were reported missing. After getting information, a search operation was launched to find the missing persons. 

Reportedly, the incident took place after a few labourers were returning from work. Two boats have been sent for rescue. SDM Danapur told that the NDRF team has been informed about the incident. 

(This is a developing story, further details are awaited.)

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