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Bihar's Deadly River Crossings: Homecoming Turns into Life-Threatening Gamble
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 04:17 PM
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In Bihar, unsafe river crossings have become a deadly hazard, turning routine journeys home into a high-stakes gamble for residents.
In several parts of Bihar, the act of crossing rivers has evolved into a perilous ordeal for local residents. What is often a routine commute or a journey home has turned into a life-or-death gamble due to the lack of safe infrastructure.
The absence of reliable bridges or regulated ferries forces many to rely on unsafe methods to traverse the water bodies. This systemic gap in transportation infrastructure exposes daily travelers to significant physical danger.
The situation highlights a critical infrastructure deficit in the region, where the basic need for safe passage remains unmet. As a result, the journey across these rivers is no longer just a logistical challenge but a constant threat to human life.
The absence of reliable bridges or regulated ferries forces many to rely on unsafe methods to traverse the water bodies. This systemic gap in transportation infrastructure exposes daily travelers to significant physical danger.
The situation highlights a critical infrastructure deficit in the region, where the basic need for safe passage remains unmet. As a result, the journey across these rivers is no longer just a logistical challenge but a constant threat to human life.