Tragedy Strikes Bihar Family as Four Drown During Ganga Ritual
Wedding Joy Turns To Grief As 4 Of Bihar Family Drown While Taking Ganga Dip
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A post-wedding celebration turned tragic in Baijalpur Ghat, Saran district, Bihar, where four family members drowned during a ritual dip in the Ganga. The incident occurred shortly after a wedding, with two children still missing as search efforts continue.
- 01Four family members drowned during a ritual dip in the Ganga at Baijalpur Ghat.
- 02The incident occurred just four days after a wedding celebration.
- 03Two children, aged 16 and 15, are still missing and feared drowned.
- 04Local divers and police have launched a search operation in the Gandak river.
- 05The tragedy has turned wedding festivities into mourning for the family.
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A family in Baijalpur Ghat, Saran district, Bihar, is mourning the loss of four members who drowned during a ritual dip in the Ganga, just four days after a wedding. The incident occurred while family members were performing the Chauthari ritual, a customary practice that is believed to be auspicious following a marriage. Reports indicate that children slipped into deep water, leading to panic and chaos. Four individuals, including Babita Devi (42) and Gudiya Devi (40), were swept away by strong currents. Efforts by locals and divers to rescue them were unsuccessful. The search continues for two missing children, aged 16 and 15, feared drowned in the Gandak river. The local police and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are actively involved in the search operation. This tragic event has shifted the family's focus from wedding celebrations to preparing for multiple funerals.
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The incident has devastated the family, transforming a joyous occasion into a period of mourning, affecting the local community as well.
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