Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Two Brothers Drown in Bhagirathi During Chhath Puja
During a holiday called Chhath Puja, two brothers were at a river with their family to perform rituals.
One brother, who was 20, accidentally fell into the water.
His older brother, who was 23, tried to save him.
Sadly, both brothers drowned before anyone could help them.
This happened at a place called Debraj Ghat.
People who live nearby are upset because they say the area by the river isn't safe and they've asked for help before, but nothing has been done.
Police and rescue teams are searching for the brothers' bodies.
Two brothers, aged 20 and 23, drowned in the Bhagirathi River during Chhath celebrations.
The incident occurred at Debraj Ghat in Katwa town while the family was performing Chhath Puja rituals.
One brother fell into the water, and the other drowned while attempting to rescue him.
Search operations are underway by police and disaster management personnel, but the bodies have not yet been recovered.
Local residents have expressed concerns about the inadequate infrastructure and maintenance of the ghat, citing unheeded complaints to the administration.
- Who
- Shivam Saw (20) and Sujan Saw (23)
- What
- Two brothers drowned in the Bhagirathi River.
- When
- Tuesday morning, during Chhath celebrations.
- Where
- Debraj Ghat on the Bhagirathi River in Katwa town.
- Why
- One brother slipped into deep water while bathing, and the other drowned attempting a rescue.
- Victims
- Shivam Saw (20) and Sujan Saw (23)
- Location
- Debraj Ghat, Bhagirathi River, Katwa
- Incident Date
- Tuesday morning
- Event
- Drowning during Chhath Puja
