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Religion
Two Teenagers Drown at Shankarpur Ganga Ghat During Chhath Rituals in Munger, One Rescued
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 02:01 PM
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During the Chhath bathing ceremony at Shankarpur Ganga ghat in Munger, two teenagers fell into the river; villagers rescued Prince Kumar while a search continues for 16‑year‑old Raman Kumar.
On the day of the Chhath "nahay‑khay" ritual at Shankarpur ghat on the banks of the Ganga in Munger, Bihar, two teenage boys entered the water and were swept away by the strong current. Local residents quickly responded, pulling Udai Ram’s son Prince Kumar to safety.
The second boy, identified as 16‑year‑old Raman Kumar, the son of Devghar Thakur, could not be rescued and was carried downstream by the fast‑moving flow. Villagers have launched a search operation along the riverbank and in nearby areas to locate him.
Authorities were informed of the incident, and rescue teams are assisting the community in the ongoing effort. No other injuries were reported, and the incident has heightened concerns about safety measures during large‑scale religious gatherings on riverbanks.
The second boy, identified as 16‑year‑old Raman Kumar, the son of Devghar Thakur, could not be rescued and was carried downstream by the fast‑moving flow. Villagers have launched a search operation along the riverbank and in nearby areas to locate him.
Authorities were informed of the incident, and rescue teams are assisting the community in the ongoing effort. No other injuries were reported, and the incident has heightened concerns about safety measures during large‑scale religious gatherings on riverbanks.