Tragic Drowning of Four Children in Ganges River During Chhath Puja Preparations in Bihar

Oct 27, 2025 10:53 pm CST

Four children aged 10-15 years drowned in the Ganges river while bathing for Chhath Puja celebrations in Bihar's Bhagalpur district. The incident occurred at Navtoliya in the Ismailpur police station area, with rescue efforts by divers proving unsuccessful. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy.