Tragic Drowning of Two Bihar Residents During Chhath Puja Rituals in Jharkhand's Sone River

Oct 27, 2025 12:25 pm CST

Two individuals from Bihar drowned while performing Chhath Puja rituals in the Sone river near Pokhrahi village in Jharkhand's Palamu district. Police continue searching for a third missing person after the tragic incident that occurred during the 'Kharna' ritual of the four-day festival. The victims had traveled to Palamu to celebrate Chhath with their in-laws' families.