A jewelry trader tragically drowned in a canal in Patna after an accident while attempting to cross it using a tree trunk. The incident occurred when the businessman lost his balance and fell into the deep waters of the canal. Upon receiving the information, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) divers were called to the scene. After a strenuous search operation, they successfully recovered the body.

According to eyewitnesses, due to the lack of a proper bridge or pathway at the location, locals often resort to temporary means to cross the canal. The deceased trader was also using a fallen tree trunk as a makeshift bridge. It is reported that the canal had a strong current, and the slippery surface of the tree trunk caused the trader to lose his footing, plunging him into the deep section of the canal.

People nearby immediately raised an alarm for help, but by the time substantial assistance could arrive, the trader had already drowned. Local administration was informed, and the SDRF team arrived shortly after. Divers conducted a search for several hours before finally recovering the body, which has now been sent for post-mortem examination.

This unfortunate incident highlights the urgent need for improved safety measures and proper bridges around canals. Local residents have appealed to the administration to address these dangerous crossing points immediately and provide safer alternatives to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The family of the deceased is in deep mourning.