Saralnama, the last day of Chhath festival, a tragic road accident occurred near Belwa village in Gaunaha, Bettiah. Two youths, Rohit Kumar (14) and Rahul Kumar (26), died on the spot while riding a motorcycle to Narkatiaganj. Their bike lost control and crashed into a wall near a cemetery. Police sent the bodies for post-mortem at Government Medical College Hospital. The accident was reportedly due to high speed and loss of control at a turn. The village is in mourning, especially as Rahul was his family's sole earner. Locals have demanded compensation for the families and stricter road safety measures. To prevent such accidents, always follow speed limits and be cautious on turns. (Updated 28 Oct 2025, 14:39 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- On 21 Nov, the last day of Chhath festival, a tragic road accident occurred near Belwa village in Gaunaha, Bettiah
- Two youths, Rohit Kumar (14) and Rahul Kumar (26), died on the spot while riding a motorcycle to Narkatiaganj
- Their bike lost control and crashed into a wall near a cemetery