# Ganga River boat capsizing and rescue

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ganga-river-boat-capsizing-and-rescue
> Updated: 2026-09-30T02:58:22.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

On September 12, the Border Security Force (BSF) Malda Sector rescued 10 Bangladeshi nationals, including three children and a 30-day-old infant, after their boat capsized in the strong currents of the River Ganga. 

The rescued group, consisting of four men, three women, and three children, was handed over to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) authorities following a flag meeting between the BSF and BGB. While the survivors were reported to be in stable condition, one individual remained missing. The victims were residents of Joharpur village in Bangladesh.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: NDRF rescues drowning devotee from Ganga River in Varanasi

The NDRF's 11th Battalion rescued a 63-year-old man from drowning in the Ganga River at Dandi Ghat in Varanasi, India.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ndrf-rescues-drowning-devotee-from-ganga-river-in-varanasi

### 2026-09-12: BSF rescues 10 Bangladeshi nationals from River Ganga drowning

The BSF rescued 10 Bangladeshi nationals, including an infant, after their boat capsized in the River Ganga. The survivors were returned to Bangladesh following a flag meeting with the BGB.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bsf-rescues-10-bangladeshis-after-boat-capsizes-in-padma-river

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