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5-year-old boy dies after bead gets lodged in throat during Janmashtami celebrations in Patna
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 10:17 PM
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A five‑year‑old child dressed as baby Krishna in Rohatasa block, Patna, died after a bead from his necklace blocked his airway before reaching the hospital.
During Janmashtami celebrations in the Rohatasa block of Patna, five‑year‑old Aryan Kumar was dressed in a traditional baby‑Krishna costume. While wearing a beaded necklace, a single bead became lodged in his throat, causing him to choke.
Medical teams were alerted and rushed the child to the nearest hospital, but he suffered a complete airway obstruction and could not be revived before reaching emergency care.
Local health officials confirmed that the cause of death was asphyxiation due to the foreign object. They urged parents to supervise children closely during festive dress‑up and to avoid necklaces with small detachable beads.
The incident has sparked a discussion on safety measures at community celebrations, with authorities recommending that organizers provide child‑friendly accessories and ensure immediate access to medical assistance.
Medical teams were alerted and rushed the child to the nearest hospital, but he suffered a complete airway obstruction and could not be revived before reaching emergency care.
Local health officials confirmed that the cause of death was asphyxiation due to the foreign object. They urged parents to supervise children closely during festive dress‑up and to avoid necklaces with small detachable beads.
The incident has sparked a discussion on safety measures at community celebrations, with authorities recommending that organizers provide child‑friendly accessories and ensure immediate access to medical assistance.