On the last Monday of the month of Shravana, a devastating road accident near Bagdogra, West Bengal, resulted in six fatalities. An SUV, traveling at high speed, lost control and crashed into a group of pedestrians before overturning.
The accident occurred as several Kaudiya, who had offered water to Lord Shiva at Babadham, headed towards Sikkim. At the same time, other Kaudiya walked towards the Jangli Baba Temple in Bagdogra Reserve Forest carrying water. The speeding SUV veered off National Highway 31, struck the Kaudiya, and caused the immediate fatalities.

Emergency responders pronounced all six victims dead at the scene. They transported the seriously injured SUV occupants to the hospital for treatment. The deceased, believed to be from the Funsidewa Danaganj area, were identified. Police seized the vehicle involved and continue to investigate the incident.