Shocking Tragedy: Shraddha Yatra of Kanwari on Shahkund-Sultanganj road in Bhagalpur turned into death. The pickup van collided with electric wire, the current and the painful death of 5 youths due to falling into the ditch, immersed in mourning on the night of Sawan.
Bhagalpur kawad yatra accident: A horrific accident occurred on the Shahkund-Sultanganj road in Bhagalpur district on Sunday night. The pickup van of Kanwari, who was going to bath Ganges and fill the water, collided with the electric wire, causing the current to spread the current. As soon as the shock of the current, there was a stampede and many youths jumped into a ditch 30 feet deep to save their lives. But unfortunately, uncontrolled pickup van also fell into the same ditch and overturned on the kawandis. In the accident, 5 people died on the spot while others were seriously injured. According to the injured Abhishek, there were a total of 9 people in the vehicle who were going to get Sultanganj water.
Did the reason for a stampede to spread as soon as the pickup spread in the pickup?
There was a stir as the electric current spread in the vehicle. Some passengers jumped into a 30 feet deep ditch to save their lives, which was full of water. But unfortunately, uncontrolled pickup van also fell into the same ditch and overturned at some kanvadis. The accident killed five youths on the spot.
Which driver, speed or negligence became the cause of death?
Abhishek, who was injured in the incident, said that the driver was in high speed and suddenly tried to overtake. Then the car touched the electric wire and the entire vehicle ran a blow. The remaining passengers are in shock and are hospitalized in an injured state.
Who were the 5 youths who lost their lives?
The deceased have been identified as Santosh Kumar (18), Manoj Kumar (24), Vikram Kumar (23), Ankush Kumar (18) and Rakesh alias Munna (18). All the youths were residents of Shahkund village, and for the first time they went to attend the Kandar Yatra.
Did the administrative lapse also increase the seriousness of the accident?
Shahkund police and relief team reached the spot as soon as the incident was reported. The vehicle was taken out with the help of JCB machine. The people drowned with the help of local divers were also discovered. The rescue continued till late night.
Shraddha became a tragedy: Is Kandar Yatra no longer safe?
This accident has become a cause of deep mourning throughout the area. The month of Sawan, which is considered a symbol of faith and devotion, is now filled with mourning and silence in that area. The current accident of Bhagalpur is not just an accident, but a warning. Devotees on the path of faith now need administrative security and basic structure. Otherwise, such “nights” will continue to change in mourning again and again.