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Four Girls Drown in Pond During Jitiya Festivities in Pahadpur, East Champaran
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 03:17 PM
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Four minor girls slipped into a deep pond while bathing during the Jitiya festival in Pahadpur, East Champaran, and drowned, prompting mourning in the village.
During the Jitiya (Jiu Tia) celebrations in the village of Pahadpur, East Champaran, four girls aged between 6 and 12 went to a local pond for a ritual bath. The water was deeper than expected and the children were unable to get out, resulting in their drowning. Local authorities were alerted immediately, and rescue teams arrived but could not revive the victims. The incident has left the tight‑knit community in deep sorrow, with villagers gathering to mourn the loss of the young lives. Police have opened a preliminary inquiry to ascertain the circumstances and to recommend safety measures for future festivals.
The district administration has announced that a team of medical and forensic experts will conduct an autopsy to confirm the cause of death. Officials also urged residents to avoid bathing in unguarded water bodies during festivals and to ensure proper supervision of children. A condolence meeting is scheduled at the village panchayat office, where local leaders will express solidarity with the bereaved families.
The tragedy underscores the need for heightened safety awareness during cultural rituals that involve water, especially in rural areas where ponds lack fencing or depth markers. Community members have called for the installation of warning signs and the provision of safe bathing facilities for future celebrations.
The district administration has announced that a team of medical and forensic experts will conduct an autopsy to confirm the cause of death. Officials also urged residents to avoid bathing in unguarded water bodies during festivals and to ensure proper supervision of children. A condolence meeting is scheduled at the village panchayat office, where local leaders will express solidarity with the bereaved families.
The tragedy underscores the need for heightened safety awareness during cultural rituals that involve water, especially in rural areas where ponds lack fencing or depth markers. Community members have called for the installation of warning signs and the provision of safe bathing facilities for future celebrations.