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3 Girls Drown in Bihar River While Collecting Soil

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3 Girls Drown in Bihar River While Collecting SoilSaralnama

Three girls drowned in a river in Araria district, Bihar. The tragic incident occurred when four girls aged 10-12 years went to collect soil from the Bakra river in Taran village, Jokihat police station area. While gathering soil, one girl started drowning. Three others tried to save her but also got swept away. One girl was rescued, but three lost their lives. The girls had gone to the river around 3 AM to collect soil when the accident happened. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 09:16 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • Three girls drowned in a river in Araria district, Bihar on 25 Aug 2023
  • The tragic incident occurred when four girls aged 10-12 years went to collect soil from the Bakra river in Taran village, Jokihat police station area
  • While gathering soil, one girl started drowning