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12-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Mahane River, Barh; Two Others Saved
✍️ Patna Press
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 11:47 AM
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A 12-year-old boy lost his life while bathing in the Mahane River in Barh, Patna, on the occasion of Nahay-Khay. Two other individuals were successfully rescued from the water.
A tragic incident occurred in the Barh area of Patna, Bihar, where a 12-year-old boy drowned while bathing in the Mahane River. The incident took place on the occasion of Nahay-Khay, a traditional day when locals often visit rivers and ponds for ritual bathing.
According to available information, the boy, along with two others, had gone to the river for a bath. The situation turned fatal when the minor struggled in the water and eventually drowned. The two companions were managed to be rescued from the river by onlookers and local authorities.
The body of the deceased was recovered from the river and handed over to the family for funeral rites. The incident has raised concerns again about the safety of children near open water bodies during festive occasions. Local police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances of the drowning.
According to available information, the boy, along with two others, had gone to the river for a bath. The situation turned fatal when the minor struggled in the water and eventually drowned. The two companions were managed to be rescued from the river by onlookers and local authorities.
The body of the deceased was recovered from the river and handed over to the family for funeral rites. The incident has raised concerns again about the safety of children near open water bodies during festive occasions. Local police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances of the drowning.