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Two Children Die as Mud Mound Collapses During Chhath Soil Gathering in Saran, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 07:31 PM
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A mud mound collapsed in Kamta village, Baniyapur block, Saran district, killing 12‑year‑old Ankush Kumar and 13‑year‑old Julli Kumari as they collected soil for Chhath Puja.
Earlier this week, a large mud mound gave way in Kamta village of Baniyapur block, Saran district, Bihar. The collapse occurred while two children were gathering soil to use in the upcoming Chhath Puja celebrations.
The victims have been identified as Ankush Kumar, 12, and Julli Kumari, 13. Both were carrying a handful of earth when the mound suddenly caved in, trapping them under a mass of wet soil.
Local residents rushed to the site and attempted to free the children, but the depth and weight of the debris made rescue difficult. Emergency services were called, and paramedics arrived shortly after, confirming that the children had succumbed to their injuries.
Authorities have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the mound’s instability and to assess whether safety measures were lacking in the area. The incident has cast a somber shadow over the festive preparations for Chhath, a major Hindu observance in Bihar.
Community members expressed grief and called for stricter monitoring of such temporary earth structures during the holiday season.
The victims have been identified as Ankush Kumar, 12, and Julli Kumari, 13. Both were carrying a handful of earth when the mound suddenly caved in, trapping them under a mass of wet soil.
Local residents rushed to the site and attempted to free the children, but the depth and weight of the debris made rescue difficult. Emergency services were called, and paramedics arrived shortly after, confirming that the children had succumbed to their injuries.
Authorities have opened an inquiry to determine the cause of the mound’s instability and to assess whether safety measures were lacking in the area. The incident has cast a somber shadow over the festive preparations for Chhath, a major Hindu observance in Bihar.
Community members expressed grief and called for stricter monitoring of such temporary earth structures during the holiday season.