Chhattisgarh: Car falls into river on Diwali night, killing 4 family members, including a journalist

November 9, 2026

Gariaband (Chhattisgarh): Four members of a family died in a tragic accident on Diwali night in Rajim, Gariaband district, Chhattisgarh. According to police, the family’s car fell into the river from the Tila Anicut. The deceased include a husband, wife, and their two children.

The deceased have been identified as Sheetal Sahu, his wife Bharti, and their children: 19-year-old son Vikas and 21-year-old daughter Purva.

Gariaband Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Karan Uikey said that the family was traveling from Raipur to their hometown to celebrate Diwali when their car plunged into the river from the Tila Anicut. Police recovered the bodies of all four and sent them to Champaran for further legal proceedings.

According to ASP Uikey, the deceased Sheetal Sahu was a journalist by profession. The car involved in the accident was labeled “Media Executive.”

Police have launched an investigation into the incident and are awaiting further details about the accident.