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Six Kirtan singers killed in Supaul road accident
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 09:47 AM
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A car traveling at high speed ran over six people who were singing Kirtan on a road in Supaul, Bihar, killing them.
Supaul district in Bihar witnessed a tragic road accident on which a vehicle moving at high speed struck a group of six individuals engaged in Kirtan, a devotional singing session. The victims were on the roadside when the car collided with them, resulting in their immediate deaths.
Local police were alerted to the incident and arrived at the scene to secure the area and begin preliminary investigations. The authorities have recorded the fatalities and are gathering statements from any eyewitnesses to determine the exact cause and speed of the vehicle.
The incident underscores growing concerns over road safety in the region, especially where pedestrians and small gatherings are common on highways. Officials have urged drivers to adhere to speed limits and exercise caution near populated or communal areas.
Further details will be released as the investigation proceeds, and the families of the deceased have been notified of the tragic loss.
Local police were alerted to the incident and arrived at the scene to secure the area and begin preliminary investigations. The authorities have recorded the fatalities and are gathering statements from any eyewitnesses to determine the exact cause and speed of the vehicle.
The incident underscores growing concerns over road safety in the region, especially where pedestrians and small gatherings are common on highways. Officials have urged drivers to adhere to speed limits and exercise caution near populated or communal areas.
Further details will be released as the investigation proceeds, and the families of the deceased have been notified of the tragic loss.