A 55-year-old fisherman was found dead on a riverbank in Jhamtiya Bhagwanpur Diyara, under Bachhwara police station limits in Begusarai district, on Saturday, causing a stir in the area. The deceased has been identified as Shivji Sahni, a resident of Chaknawada Maulvi Chak in Dalsinghsarai police station area.

According to family members, Shivji Sahni had gone to a pond in Jhamtiya Bhagwanpur Diyara on Friday to fish but did not return home. A search operation began, and his overturned boat was found in the water. Despite extensive searching, he could not be located until Friday evening. His body was spotted on the riverbank on Saturday morning, retrieved by villagers, and the Bachhwara police were informed.

The police arrived at the scene and began investigating the case. Shivji Sahni earned a living by selling fish to support his family. He has four sons and four daughters, two of whom are married. The incident has brought immense grief to his family. His brother, Kalkati Sahni, and local resident Ram Shagun Sahni stated that Shivji Sahni had been working as a fisherman for many years.

Mukhiya representative Munna Yadav of Dadupur Panchayat and social worker Vishal Kumar expressed their condolences and demanded adequate government compensation for the affected family. Bachhwara Station House Officer Vikas Kumar Rai confirmed that the body has been recovered, identified, and sent for post-mortem after completing the necessary paperwork. Further action is being taken.