34 die as boat capsizes in Ganga

Patna: At least 34 people were feared drowned when a country boat carrying around 50 people capsized in the River Ganga on Thursday.

While 16 people swam to safety, search is on for the others. A team of divers has been also been pressed into service.

Police said the mishap occurred near Darmiahi Ghat under Malsalami police station around 1100 hrs (IST) when the boat was going towards Raghopur in Vaishali district.