Six Children Drown During Ritual Bath in Bihar's Bhagalpur
· India · Zee News, NDTV
Six children drowned on Tuesday morning while bathing in the Narayanpur Bahiyar area of Bhagalpur, Bihar. The group had gathered at the site under the jurisdiction of the Sultanganj police station to participate in rituals for the Karma-Dharma festival. Local authorities arrived at the scene to recover the bodies following the incident, which occurred around 10 am. Further details regarding the identities of the victims and the specific circumstances of the drowning have not been released by officials.
Why it matters
The tragedy has caused significant distress in the local community during a major cultural festival, highlighting the risks associated with public water rituals.
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