Three Missing as Four Youths Drown at Patna’s Mirzapur Ghat During Chhath; One Rescued

Patna police reported that four youths entered the water at Mirzapur Ghat on the banks of the Ganges while the city observed the Chhath puja. The group was caught in a sudden surge of the river, and all four were pulled under.

Rescue personnel from the district administration and local volunteers reached the scene within minutes. One of the youths was brought ashore alive after a brief period of unconsciousness and is now receiving medical attention.

The remaining three individuals have not been recovered. Search operations continue with the assistance of boat crews and divers, and authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could help locate the missing persons.

Officials warned that the river’s flow can become unpredictable during the festival, urging devotees and visitors to observe safety guidelines and avoid entering the water without proper supervision.