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Three Girls Drown During Ritual in Rohtas, Bihar; 14‑Year‑Old Girl Dies
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 04:32 PM
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During a religious immersion ceremony in Raman Dihra village, Rohtas district, three girls fell into a canal; two were rescued and 14‑year‑old Gudiya Kumari died.
Raman Dihra village in the Bikramganj police jurisdiction of Rohtas district, Bihar, witnessed a tragic incident when a ritual immersion ceremony turned fatal. Three young girls slipped into a nearby canal during the ceremony. Local residents and emergency responders managed to pull two of the children to safety, but the third, identified as 14‑year‑old Gudiya Kumari, daughter of Sunil Singh of the same village, could not be revived.
The incident was reported by local media outlets, including Amar Ujala, which confirmed the identity of the deceased. Authorities have recorded the event as an accidental drowning and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the safety measures at the site.
The community expressed grief over the loss, and rescue teams were commended for their swift action in saving the two surviving girls. No further injuries were reported.
Police officials have urged residents to exercise caution during water‑related rituals and to ensure proper safety arrangements to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The incident was reported by local media outlets, including Amar Ujala, which confirmed the identity of the deceased. Authorities have recorded the event as an accidental drowning and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the safety measures at the site.
The community expressed grief over the loss, and rescue teams were commended for their swift action in saving the two surviving girls. No further injuries were reported.
Police officials have urged residents to exercise caution during water‑related rituals and to ensure proper safety arrangements to prevent similar tragedies in the future.