Tragic Drowning Incident Claims 22 Lives in Bihar; CM Announces Compensation
Tragic drowning incidents claim 22 lives in Bihar, with the Chief Minister offering Rs 4 lakh compensation to each victim's family. A heartbreaking incident unfolded during the Jitiya festival.
Bihar Tragedy: 22 Lives Lost in Drowning Incidents; CM Nitish Kumar Offers Rs 4 Lakh Compensation to Grieving Families
In a devastating turn of events, Bihar witnessed a heartbreaking loss of 22 lives due to drowning in various districts within the past 24 hours. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his heartfelt condolences and declared a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of each victim. According to an official statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, the incidents occurred in different locations, including Bhojpur, Jahanabad, Patna, Rohtas, Darbhanga, Nawada, Kaimur, and Aurangabad.
At least 22 people, including 19 women, died due to drowning in #Bihar’s nine districts in the last 24 hours, said Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).
According to government statement, five teenage girls died in Bahiyara village under Chandi police station in Bhojpur district, four… pic.twitter.com/CJVgp2S2WJ
— IANS (@ians_india) October 8, 2023
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Selfie Tragedy at Jitiya Festival
A heart-wrenching incident unfolded in Bhojpur, where four young girls and a woman tragically drowned while attempting to take selfies while bathing along the banks of the Son river in the Chandi police station area. This tragic incident occurred during the Jitiya festival, as they had gathered near the river to celebrate.
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About jivitputrika
Jivitputrika or Jitya is an auspicious Hindu festival that is celebrated in the regions of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and even West Bengal. It is a three day long festival where fasting is observed by mothers. In the regions of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, there’s also a well-known folklore featuring a jackal and an eagle and homage is paid to the jackal and the eagle through prayers during this time.
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