- The incident happened while the cleaning was going on
- The search for the missing youth continues
- The villagers alleged that the rescue team arrived late
Patna Chhath Ghat Accident: A major accident took place in Bihar's capital Patna during the preparations for Chhath Mahaparva. Four youths repeatedly drowned in the river while cleaning Chhath Ghat in Mirzapur village under Didarganj police station limits. With the help of local citizens, one youth was rescued safely, but the other three are still missing. Rescue operations are underway to find them.
According to the information received, cleaning and worship preparations were underway at Mirzapur Ghat on the occasion of Chhath Mahaparva. At the same time, four youths drowned in the river. As soon as the incident was noticed, the citizens present at the ghat and local divers immediately started rescue operations. After efforts, a young man was rescued from the river. His condition is said to be out of danger.
The search for the missing youth continues
The other three who drowned in the river are yet to be found. A team of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) along with local divers has been called in to search for them. Police and administrative officials have reached the spot and are monitoring the rescue operation.
After this tragedy, mourning has spread in Mirzapur village. The families of the missing youths have reached the spot and are crying. The citizens of the village have also gathered at the ghat in large numbers.
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The villagers alleged that the rescue team arrived late
Even after being informed about the incident, the local citizens have alleged that it took a long time for the teams of NDRF and SDRF to reach the spot. Therefore, the villagers have expressed their displeasure regarding the administration system and security measures on the Chhath Ghats.
Meanwhile, the administration has appealed to the citizens not to venture into the deep waters of the river and to follow the safety rules at the Chhath Ghats. A rescue operation is underway to trace the missing youth.
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