Heart-Wrenching Accident in Motipur, Muzaffarpur: Five Teenagers Bathing at Bhurkurwa Ghat of Burhi Gandak River Swept Away in Deep Waters; Three Save Themselves by Swimming, SDRF Rescue Operation Underway to Locate Annu and Ujjwal
Muzaffarpur (Bihar): A spine-chilling and tragic news report is emerging from the Muzaffarpur district of Bihar. Near the Anjanakot village under the Motipur police station jurisdiction in the district, five teenagers who went to bathe at the Bhurkurwa Ghat of the Burhi Gandak River were suddenly caught in deep waters and swept away. Fortunately, three of these teenagers managed to save their lives by swimming and safely emerged from the river, but two teenagers—Annu Kumar and Ujjwal Kumar—remain untraced and are missing in the swift currents of the river. Since this incident, a pall of gloom has descended over the entire region, and the families of the two missing boys are inconsolable. Upon receiving information, the local administration and a team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) rushed to the spot, and a war-footing search operation has been launched.
Description of the Incident: How Did the Tragedy Occur?
According to information received, some teenagers from Anjanakot village had reached the Bhurkurwa Ghat of the Burhi Gandak River on Monday to seek relief from the heat and take a bath.
Sudden Venture into Deep Water: None of these teenagers could gauge the fierce current and depth of the water. While bathing, either due to a sudden slip or wandering into deeper parts, all five teenagers began to drown one by one.
Survival of Three Teenagers: Struggling in the water at the time of the mishap, three teenagers utilized their presence of mind and swimming skills to somehow make it out safely. After emerging, they immediately alerted nearby residents and family members about this terrifying accident.
The Missing Teenagers: Annu Kumar and Ujjwal Kumar
Upon hearing the hue and cry raised by the children who made it back safely, villagers rushed immediately to the river ghat, but by then two of the teenagers had vanished into the rapid currents of the river.
Identity of the Missing Children: According to local villagers, the two missing teenagers have been identified as Annu Kumar and Ujjwal Kumar. Chaos and grief have engulfed the households of both teenagers following this unforeseen tragedy. Parents and relatives are devastated, continuously praying by the riverbank for the safety of their beloved children.
SDRF and Local Divers' Rescue Operation
Upon receiving word of the incident, the Motipur police station personnel immediately sprang into action, informing the administration. Consequently, rescue efforts were expedited without delay.
Deployment of SDRF: A specialized team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) along with divers was immediately dispatched to the site by the district administration. Utilizing modern equipment and boats, the SDRF team initiated an intensive search operation across a multi-kilometer radius around the Bhurkurwa Ghat of the Burhi Gandak River.
Swift Currents and Obstacles: The joint team of local divers and administration is relentlessly searching underwater for the missing Annu and Ujjwal. However, due to the swift flow of water and excessive depth during this monsoon season, rescue operations are facing severe hurdles, though the administration remains fully determined not to back down.
Administrative Officials at the Spot and Gathering of Villagers
Senior officials of the local police administration are also camping at the site, personally monitoring the rescue operation.
Administrative Appeal: Administrative officials have appealed to the hundreds of villagers gathered by the riverbank to maintain calm and allow the rescue crew to perform their duties. Additionally, parents have been urged to exercise extreme caution during these rainy days to prevent children from wandering near rivers, ponds, and deep water bodies.
This tragedy at the Bhurkurwa Ghat of the Burhi Gandak River in Anjanakot village, Motipur, serves as yet another grim warning of how hazardous river water levels and currents can become during the monsoon and flood season. While three of the five teenagers who went bathing survived, the disappearance of Annu Kumar and Ujjwal Kumar has left the entire region deeply sorrowful. Currently, the SDRF team is diligently engaged in locating both children, with everyone praying that the two teenagers return home safely.
