Patna: Chhath celebrations turned into mourning in Patna after three girls died following a drowning incident in a pond at Hinduni village under Phulwarisharif on Tuesday, November 10. The incident took place on Bhai Dooj, when families in the village were preparing for Chhath Puja.
According to local reports, the three girls had gone to bathe in the village pond. During the incident, they entered deeper water and began drowning.
After noticing them in the water, people nearby raised an alarm. Villagers rushed to the pond and managed to bring all three girls out. Their families subsequently took them to hospital for treatment.
One of the girls was taken to AIIMS Patna, where doctors declared her dead after examination. Despite efforts to save them, all three girls died.
Police And Local Officials Reach The Spot
Following the incident, personnel from Phulwarisharif police station reached the village. The Block Development Officer (BDO) and Circle Officer (CO) also visited the site and took stock of the situation.
The officials met the bereaved families and offered their condolences. Government assistance was also provided to the families for funeral arrangements.
Village Mourns The Deaths Ahead Of Chhath Puja
The deaths of three girls from the same village have left Hinduni in mourning. Chhath Puja preparations were underway in several households when the incident occurred.
The tragedy has cast a shadow over the festive atmosphere, with residents expressing grief over the loss.
