Khagaria: A nine-year-old boy drowned while taking a ritual bath at Munger Ghat during a 'mundan' (head-shaving) ceremony. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday around 2:30 PM near Durgasthan at Munger Ghat. The deceased has been identified as Yuvraj Kumar, son of Mithun Mahto, a resident of Bachhauta village.

According to reports, Yuvraj had accompanied his family to Munger Ghat for a mundan ceremony. While bathing near Durgasthan, his foot slipped, and he fell into deep water. Upon learning of the child's drowning, panic spread among his family members and local residents. The family was plunged into grief following the incident.

Upon receiving information, the police took necessary action and sent the child's body to Khagaria Sadar Hospital for post-mortem. Yuvraj is survived by a brother and a sister. This heartbreaking accident has brought immense sorrow upon the family.

Hemant Kumar, the Mukhiya of Gram Panchayat Raj Bachhauta, expressed deep sorrow over the incident. He urged the government and administration to provide prompt and adequate compensation to the grieving family. The Mukhiya emphasized that the family should receive government assistance during this difficult time to provide some relief.