In a tragic turn of events, an uncle and his nephew died on the same day in Jagdishpur Nagar, Bhojpur district, casting a pall of gloom over two families. The first incident involved five-year-old Ayush Kumar, who was residing in Ward No. 13 of Jagdishpur Nagar. Ayush succumbed to a snakebite while playing. His family rushed him to Jagdishpur Sub-Divisional Hospital, from where he was referred to Ara Sadar Hospital. Upon arrival in Ara, doctors declared Ayush dead.

Simultaneously, Ayush's maternal uncle, Manji Yadav (25), who had gone to Ara Sadar Hospital for Ayush's treatment, was returning home to Jagdishpur on his motorcycle. Near the Babhniav Overbridge in the Jagdishpur police station area, on the Ara-Mohania National Highway, his bike lost control, and he collided with the bridge's railing. Manji Yadav sustained severe head injuries in the accident and died on the spot. Passersby informed the police, who transported him to Jagdishpur Sub-Divisional Hospital. He was then referred to Ara, but he passed away en route.

The double tragedy has left Ward No. 13 of Jagdishpur Nagar and Ayush's ancestral village, Kahen, in deep mourning. Manji Yadav was the only son of his parents and is survived by his wife, Sangeeta Devi, and two young children, including a 12-day-old infant. Ayush was also an only child to his parents. The news of the uncle and nephew dying on the same day has left the entire Jagdishpur community stunned. Ward Councilor Sunil Kumar Panda visited the grieving families to offer his condolences. Manji Yadav's last rites were performed late in the evening at Vrindavan Cremation Ghat in Ward No. 13.