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Five Girls Swept Away in Ganga River During Bathing in Munger, One Body Recovered
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 24 Jun 2026, 12:02 PM
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Tragedy struck at the Shyampur Ganga ghat in Munger, Bihar, where five young girls were swept away by strong currents while bathing. Authorities have launched a search operation for the remaining four.
A distressing incident unfolded at the Shyampur Ganga ghat in Munger, Bihar, as five young girls were caught in the river's strong currents and swept away while bathing. The incident occurred on [Date - implied by context, not explicitly stated in lead].
Emergency services, including the NDRF, SDRF, and local divers, have been mobilized to conduct a search operation. Divers have successfully recovered the body of one of the girls. Efforts are currently underway to locate and rescue the remaining four children.
The strong river flow and deep waters are posing significant challenges to the rescue teams. Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated.
Emergency services, including the NDRF, SDRF, and local divers, have been mobilized to conduct a search operation. Divers have successfully recovered the body of one of the girls. Efforts are currently underway to locate and rescue the remaining four children.
The strong river flow and deep waters are posing significant challenges to the rescue teams. Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated.