In a swift rescue operation on Saturday morning, police personnel and local residents saved two women orchestra dancers who fell into the Sone river after their motorcycle collided with a bridge railing in Bihar's Bhojpur district.
Incident Details
The accident occurred around 7 am on the Sahar-Arwal road-cum-bridge under Sahar police station. According to police, the bike rider Santu Kumar, a resident of Jivan Bigha in Patna district, apparently dozed off, causing the bike to hit the railing. The pillion riders, Sundari Kumari and Prem Sheela Kumari, both aged about 19 and working as orchestra dancers, fell into the river. The rider got entangled in the railing and sustained injuries.
The women were returning to their company in Garhani, Bhojpur, after performing at a 'tilak' ceremony in Jivan Bigha under Paliganj block of Patna district.
Rescue Operation
Sahar SHO Subodh Kumar said, "Some police personnel on regular patrol heard cries for help and promptly jumped into the river to rescue both girls. Fortunately, the water was not too deep, making the rescue easier." Local villagers also joined the effort.
All three injured persons, including the bike rider, were admitted to Sahar Primary Health Centre (PHC) for treatment. Police confirmed that all three were wearing helmets. "However, an inquiry case will be registered under relevant sections for triple riding on the bike," the SHO added.
