In Bihar's Kaimur district, three children went to bathe in a pond with their mother on the day of Teej, and two of them drowned. The third child is in critical condition. Grief has engulfed the family and the village.
Kaimur: A very tragic and heartbreaking accident occurred in the Ramgarh police station area of Kaimur district, Bihar, on Tuesday (August 26, 2025) on the day of Teej. Three children, who had gone to bathe with their mother in the pokhara (pond) of Rahari village, suddenly went into deep water and began to drown. Two of these children died on the spot, while one girl was seriously injured. These three children were siblings.
The incident has deeply shocked the entire family and village. As soon as the information about the accident was received, the police and villagers reached the spot. The bodies of the deceased were sent for post-mortem, while the seriously injured girl was referred to another hospital for better treatment.
Two Children Dead, One Seriously Injured in Accident
Doctors at the local hospital confirmed that Anshika Kumari (13 years), daughter of Gajendra Yadav, and his son Priyanshu Kumar (11 years) had died. The condition of the third child, Khushbu Kumari, remains critical, and she has been referred to a larger hospital for treatment.
Doctors said that the children were brought to the hospital immediately, but it was not possible to save the lives of two children. The accident has created an atmosphere of mourning throughout the village and changed the joyful atmosphere of the Teej festival.
Mourning in Family and Village Due to Accident
The incident has plunged the children's relatives into deep sorrow. The parents and other family members are constantly crying for their lost children. The villagers are also in shock after the accident and are worried about safety around the pond.
Local residents say that bathing in the pond was a daily activity for the children, but this time the deep water and sudden circumstances gave rise to this tragedy. This incident has become a warning for both the family and society that awareness regarding the safety of children in water bodies is essential.
Ramgarh MLA Expresses Grief Over Accident
Ramgarh MLA Ashok Singh said that this incident is very sad. He said that as soon as the information about the incident was received, he spoke to the District Magistrate and the process of giving government compensation to the affected family has been started.
The local administration and police are also engaged in a thorough investigation of the accident. The police said that all possible help will be provided to the family and measures will be implemented to prevent such accidents in the future around the pond.
Questions Raised on Lack of Safety in Ponds
The accident has made it clear how important the safety and vigilance of children in ponds and reservoirs is. Parents and villagers need to keep an eye on children and advise them to bathe only in safe places.
Experts say that safety precautions such as safety signs, railings, and monitoring for children are necessary around ponds to prevent such accidents in the future.
