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Crime
Suspicious Death of Returning Migrant on Chhath: Bus Drivers Accused of Dropping Him
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 03:47 PM
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A migrant returning from Kolkata to his home in Sivan died under suspicious circumstances in the Amanau market of Sarnath during Chhath. Witnesses claim bus staff allegedly dropped him off mid‑journey and left without assistance.
A migrant from Kolkata, heading home to Sivan, was found dead in the Amanau market of Sarnath on the day of the Chhath festival. The death occurred under suspicious circumstances, with witnesses alleging that the bus crew disembarked the passenger on the roadside and departed without providing medical assistance.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of long‑haul bus passengers in Bihar. Local authorities have begun an investigation into the conduct of the bus operators and the circumstances that led to the death.
The family of the deceased has demanded a thorough inquiry and immediate action against the bus staff. Police have taken statements from the bus crew and nearby witnesses.
No official statement has yet been released by the transport company, but the case has already attracted media attention and calls for stricter safety protocols on intercity routes.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of long‑haul bus passengers in Bihar. Local authorities have begun an investigation into the conduct of the bus operators and the circumstances that led to the death.
The family of the deceased has demanded a thorough inquiry and immediate action against the bus staff. Police have taken statements from the bus crew and nearby witnesses.
No official statement has yet been released by the transport company, but the case has already attracted media attention and calls for stricter safety protocols on intercity routes.