Patna, May 28 -- 7 people drowned after a boat carrying passengers from Umanath Ganga Ghat towards Diyara capsized in Barh on Thursday morning, officials said.

Of the 14 people who fell into the river, seven were rescued safely, while seven others drowned. Authorities have recovered two bodies so far, while search operations are underway to trace the remaining five missing persons.

Following the incident, Rural Superintendent of Police Kundan Kumar and District Magistrate Thiyagarajan reached Barh to take stock of the situation and are monitoring rescue efforts.

Talking to reporters, Thiyagarajan SM, District Magistrate (DM) and Collector of Patna said, "We recieved information that a boat capsized around 5.30-6 am... Two bodies have b...