Tragic Accident Claims Life of Student During Kali Puja Immersion in West Bengal

Taherpur, Nadia District, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : An 18-year-old girl tragically lost her life during the Kali Puja immersion festivities in Taherpur, located in West Bengal‘s Nadia district. The incident occurred when her hair became entangled in a generator engine, as reported by local police on Saturday.

The victim, Diya Sarkar, was a resident of Bapuji Nagar in the Badkulla area and was a Class 11 student at a local high school. On Friday night, a procession was held in the Purandar area of Bapuji Nagar for the immersion of the idol.

Witnesses stated that Diya was part of a group returning from the immersion ceremony at Gariyapota Ghat when the accident happened. Unbeknownst to her, she approached a moving engine van, where the generator’s exposed parts were located. Her long hair got caught in the machinery, leading to severe injuries.

Despite the immediate response from bystanders, there was no way to save her. Reports indicate that Diya died at the scene. Police from the Taherpur station arrived shortly after the incident, and her body was sent to Shaktinagar District Hospital for an autopsy, which was scheduled for Saturday.

Authorities have seized all vehicles and the engine van involved in the immersion. These have been taken to the police station for further investigation. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the accident.

This incident follows another recent mishap in Nadia district, where a young woman named Soma Bin was injured during a procession when her hair accidentally got caught in a generator’s wheels. She is currently receiving treatment for her injuries.