Tragic Drownings Claim 46 Lives During Religious Festival in Bihar Amid High Waters
Patna, India — A tragic drowning incident during the Jivitputrika festival in Bihar has claimed the lives of at least 46 people, 37 of them children, highlighting the often perilous conditions under which traditional festivals are held in parts of India. The deaths occurred on Tuesday as devotees gathered near various bodies of water in the region to partake in holy baths, a key ritual of this significant religious event. Regional authorities have stated that …