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13-year-old girl drowns as mother, son rescued at Kiul River, Tripurari Singh Ghat, Jamui
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 05:17 PM
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On the last Monday of Sawan, three members of a family entered deep water at Tripurari Singh Ghat in Jamui; rescuers saved the mother and her 10‑year‑old son, but 13‑year‑old Riya Kumari drowned.
Jamui district, Bihar, witnessed a tragic drowning on the last Monday of the Sawan month at the Kiul River near Tripurari Singh Ghat. Three members of the same family entered the river for a ritual bath when the water depth suddenly increased.
Local residents quickly responded and managed to pull the mother and her 10‑year‑old son to safety. Despite their efforts, the 13‑year‑old girl, identified as Riya Kumari, could not be rescued and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities were informed and have begun a preliminary inquiry into the circumstances that led the family into the deep current. Officials have urged the public to exercise caution while bathing in rivers during the monsoon season, citing the unpredictable rise in water levels.
The incident underscores the need for better safety measures at popular bathing spots along the Kiul River, especially during festivals and seasonal observances.
Local residents quickly responded and managed to pull the mother and her 10‑year‑old son to safety. Despite their efforts, the 13‑year‑old girl, identified as Riya Kumari, could not be rescued and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities were informed and have begun a preliminary inquiry into the circumstances that led the family into the deep current. Officials have urged the public to exercise caution while bathing in rivers during the monsoon season, citing the unpredictable rise in water levels.
The incident underscores the need for better safety measures at popular bathing spots along the Kiul River, especially during festivals and seasonal observances.