At least 46 people drowned during the Jivitputrika Vrat festival in Bihar, with 37 victims being children, highlighting the urgent need for better safety measures during festivals.
Local police reported that the drowning occurred across multiple rivers and ponds in the state, with residents citing increased water levels due to recent heavy rains.
While deadly stampedes are frequent during religious events in India, widespread drownings like this are rare, raising questions about safety protocols for such large gatherings.
Authorities typically deploy police and divers during the festival celebrations, but it remains unclear what specific safety measures were implemented in Bihar this year.
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