SaralnamaA young man drowned during Chhath Puja in Lakhisarai, Bihar. Phulan Kumar, 18, died while taking a ritual bath in a pond in Khadakwara village. He slipped into deep water and couldn't be rescued in time. Villagers criticized the administration for delayed response, saying prompt action could have saved his life. The incident cast a pall of gloom over the festival celebrations. Locals demanded compensation and better safety measures to prevent such accidents in the future. (Updated 28 Oct 2025, 14:33 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A young man drowned during Chhath Puja in Lakhisarai, Bihar on 17 Nov 2023
- Phulan Kumar, 18, died while taking a ritual bath in a pond in Khadakwara village
- He slipped into deep water and couldn't be rescued in time