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10-year-old Shivam Kumar Drowns While Bathing Near Ram Nagar Dam, Gopalganj
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 04:46 PM
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A ten‑year‑old boy, Shivam Kumar, died after falling into deep water while bathing near the Ram Nagar dam in Gopalganj, Bihar, prompting grief across his village.
Gopalganj district, Bihar – On Saturday, ten‑year‑old Shivam Kumar lost his life after slipping into the deep waters of the Ram Nagar dam while taking a bath with friends. According to local sources, the boy and a small group of peers entered the reservoir area for a casual swim when Shivam was pulled under by the strong current.
Rescue attempts were immediately launched by nearby villagers and a few passersby, but despite their efforts, Shivam could not be revived. The incident has left his family in a state of shock and has sparked a wave of mourning throughout the community.
Village elders have called for heightened safety measures around the dam, urging parents to keep children away from the water during bathing or recreational activities. Local authorities have been notified, and an investigation into the circumstances of the drowning is underway.
The tragedy underscores the risks associated with unsupervised swimming in reservoirs, especially during the monsoon season when water levels rise rapidly. Community members have expressed condolences and are organizing a small gathering to pay respects to the young victim.
Rescue attempts were immediately launched by nearby villagers and a few passersby, but despite their efforts, Shivam could not be revived. The incident has left his family in a state of shock and has sparked a wave of mourning throughout the community.
Village elders have called for heightened safety measures around the dam, urging parents to keep children away from the water during bathing or recreational activities. Local authorities have been notified, and an investigation into the circumstances of the drowning is underway.
The tragedy underscores the risks associated with unsupervised swimming in reservoirs, especially during the monsoon season when water levels rise rapidly. Community members have expressed condolences and are organizing a small gathering to pay respects to the young victim.