Purnia: A 50-year-old businessman from Purnia died after his Toyota Fortuner SUV crashed through the railing of Kaptan Bridge and plunged into the Saura River on Thursday evening, hours after he had shared a Karwa Chauth post dedicated to his wife on Facebook.
The deceased, identified as Vinay Kumar, alias Bablu Biswas, was returning to his residence in Prabhat Colony after visiting his ancestral village in Kochaili, under Dagarua block, when the accident occurred in the Line Bazar area.
According to the information available, Biswas had shared a photograph and a reel featuring his wife on Facebook around 6pm. The post included a song expressing love and affection for his life partner. Around an hour later, news of the accident emerged, leaving his family, friends and acquaintances shocked.
Fortuner Breaks Through Kaptan Bridge Railing
According to the sequence of events, Biswas was driving his Fortuner towards Purnia city when the vehicle reached Kaptan Bridge in the Line Bazar area.
The SUV reportedly went out of control, broke through the bridge railing and plunged into the deep waters of the Saura River. The impact drew the attention of local residents, who gathered at the spot.
Police personnel, including the SDPO, reached the scene along with a team of divers. After an intensive rescue operation, Biswas was pulled out of the submerged vehicle.
Doctors Declare Businessman Dead
Following the rescue, Biswas was taken to Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Purnia, where doctors examined him and declared him dead.
DSP Abhinav Parashar confirmed that only one person was travelling in the vehicle and that he was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital.
Prominent Figure In Purnia’s Business Community
Biswas owned a well-known Renault car showroom in Purnia and was recognised in the city’s business, political and social circles.
His death on Karwa Chauth has left his family and acquaintances mourning. His Facebook post, shared shortly before the accident, has also drawn attention following the news of his death.
