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Teenagers Drowned in Holy Dip Tragedy
3 Aug
Summary
- Two teenagers feared drowned while taking holy dip.
- Incident occurred on the first Monday of Shravan.
- Rescue efforts hampered by strong river currents.
Two teenagers are feared drowned in the Bagmati river in East Champaran district on the first Monday of the holy month of Shravan. The incident occurred at Devapur Sangam Ghat, where many devotees had gathered to collect holy water for Jalabhishek.
Three teenagers entered the river and were overwhelmed by a strong current. While one managed to reach safety, Kamlesh Kumar (17) and Roshan Kumar (14) went missing. Local residents and boatmen immediately launched a search, which continued into the evening without success.
Authorities, including the circle officer and local police, are supervising the rescue operations. The NDRF has been informed for professional assistance. The strong currents and depth of the river are making the search difficult, with efforts set to resume on Tuesday.
