A 35-year-old man, Uday Tanti, who had recently returned from Dubai to celebrate Chhath Puja, died in a tragic road accident in Belhar, Banka district. The incident occurred on Friday near Pasia Mod when a speeding heavy vehicle (hywa) collided with his motorcycle. Tanti, a resident of Dumariya village, was on his way to Ajgaibinath Dham for a Ganga bath.

According to reports, Uday Tanti had returned home just three days prior to the accident to participate in the Chhath festivities with his family. The joyous atmosphere of Chhath at his home quickly turned into mourning following the tragic news. He sustained severe injuries in the collision and succumbed to them on the spot.

Upon receiving information about the accident, his family was devastated. Local police from Belhar took custody of the body and sent it to Banka Sadar Hospital for post-mortem examination. Authorities have registered a case and are investigating the matter. The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the community, particularly given the circumstances of Tanti's return for the festival.