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22-year-old Abhishek Kumar Sah jumps into Reva Ganga River from bridge in Muzaffarpur, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 10:32 AM
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On Saturday evening, 22‑year‑old Abhishek Kumar Sah leapt from the Reva Ganga bridge into the swollen river, discarding his bike and mobile phone, causing a commotion in the Saraiya police area of Muzaffarpur, Bihar.
Muzaffarpur, Bihar – On Saturday evening, a 22‑year‑old resident identified as Abhishek Kumar Sah left his motorcycle and mobile phone on the Reva Ganga bridge before plunging into the fast‑rising waters of the river below. The sudden act attracted the attention of by‑standers and prompted an immediate call to the local police.
Police units from the Saraiya police station arrived at the scene shortly after the incident was reported. While details of any rescue operation remain limited, officials confirmed that the river’s flow was high due to recent rains, making the jump particularly risky.
The episode sparked a brief commotion among onlookers, many of whom captured the incident on their phones. No injuries have been reported so far, and the authorities are investigating the motive behind the young man's reckless act.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by local law‑enforcement agencies in managing sudden public disturbances in river‑bank areas during the monsoon season.
Police units from the Saraiya police station arrived at the scene shortly after the incident was reported. While details of any rescue operation remain limited, officials confirmed that the river’s flow was high due to recent rains, making the jump particularly risky.
The episode sparked a brief commotion among onlookers, many of whom captured the incident on their phones. No injuries have been reported so far, and the authorities are investigating the motive behind the young man's reckless act.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by local law‑enforcement agencies in managing sudden public disturbances in river‑bank areas during the monsoon season.