Makeshift boat overturns in river with people enroute a funeral in Bihar

A video from Bihar’s flood-prone district Purnia has captured the attention of the nation, showing a group of villagers facing a life-threatening situation while attempting to cross a flowing river in a makeshift boat.

The incident reportedly took place on



Wednesday, October 16, as the group of villagers were on their way to attend the funeral of Jamil, a resident of Bhagtahir village. Due to severe flooding in the area, land routes to the nearby cemetery were impassable, prompting the villagers to opt for the river as a means of transportation.