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Crime
Vandalism of Chhath Ghats in Purnia Sparks Protest, Blocks Belouri‑Sonauli Road
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 10:31 PM
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Unknown individuals damaged the Chhath ghats in Parmannadpur Rajwadi Tola after the evening arghya, prompting angry villagers to block the Belouri‑Sonauli main road in protest.
In the evening after the Sandhya Arghya ceremony, unidentified persons vandalised the Chhath ghats located in the Parmannadpur Rajwadi Tola of Purnia district, Bihar. The damage was reported shortly after the ritual concluded, and the site, a focal point for the annual Chhath celebrations, was left in a state of disrepair.
Outraged residents gathered at the nearby Belouri‑Sonauli main road, blocking traffic to demand immediate restoration of the ghats and action against the perpetrators. The protest caused a significant jam on the arterial route, disrupting commuter flow and local transport.
Local authorities were alerted to the incident, and police personnel arrived to assess the situation and restore order. Officials have pledged to investigate the act of vandalism and to repair the damaged structures, emphasizing the cultural importance of the ghats for the community.
Outraged residents gathered at the nearby Belouri‑Sonauli main road, blocking traffic to demand immediate restoration of the ghats and action against the perpetrators. The protest caused a significant jam on the arterial route, disrupting commuter flow and local transport.
Local authorities were alerted to the incident, and police personnel arrived to assess the situation and restore order. Officials have pledged to investigate the act of vandalism and to repair the damaged structures, emphasizing the cultural importance of the ghats for the community.