In Bihar's Katihar district, a boat capsized in the Ganga, resulting in three deaths and four missing individuals. The incident occurred near Golaghat in the Amdabad area. Out of the 17 people on board, 10 were rescued, with most managing to swim to safety. Authorities have launched a rescue operation and an investigation into the incident.
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