{
  "id": 8892779,
  "title": "Bhagalpur Pond Tragedy: 6 Children Aged 12-13 Drown While Bathing During Karma-Dharma Festival In Sultanganj | Watch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/bhagalpur-pond-tragedy-6-children-aged-12-13-drown-while-bathing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T09:34:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/bhagalpur-pond-tragedy-6-children-aged-12-13-drown-while-bathing-during-karma-dharma-festival-in-sultanganj-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bhagalpur district in Bihar witnessed a tragic incident on Monday, where six children between the ages of 12 and 13 lost their lives while bathing in a pond during the Karma-Dharma festival. The unfortunate event unfolded in the Taraita Bahiyar area of Sultanganj, triggering a rescue operation involving a large number of villagers and relatives.\n\nThe six children, all identified, were Jyoti Kumari, Meenakshi Kumari, Ayush Kumar, Rahul Kumar, Pooja Kumari, and Vikas Kumar. Except for Jyoti Kumari, the other five were residents of Vishnu Tola Ward No. 27. Rahul and Pooja were siblings.\n\nThe children had congregated together to bathe in the pond, unaware that one of them would inadvertently venture into deeper water. Panicked by the sight, the remaining children jumped into the pond in a desperate attempt to rescue their comrade, resulting in the tragic loss of their lives.\n\nUpon learning about the drowning, a massive rescue operation ensued. The bodies of the deceased were swiftly brought under police control, and post-mortem examinations were conducted. The children, ranging from 12 to 13 years old, have been sent for further examination. The incident has left locals shocked and concerned, highlighting the dangers associated with such events.",
  "summary": "Patna: Six children drowned in a pond in Bhagalpur district on Monday. #Bihar_Ganga_Tragedy_6_Children_Feared_Drowned BIHAR | Six Children Missing After Entering Ganga for Bathing in Sultanganj Children reportedly went missing while bathing in the Ganga Rescue operation underway in Sultanganj Incident triggers concern among locals and… pic.twitter.com/H7nA4h7T3O — NEWS POP (@NEWSPOPFFF) September…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "3 Girls Among 6 Minors Drown While Bathing In Pond In Bihar's Bhagalpur",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/3-girls-among-6-minors-drown-while-bathing-in-pond-in-bihars-bhagalpur",
        "published": "2026-09-21T12:01:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}