In a tragic incident in Kusua village, Uttar Pradesh, four children drowned in a pond under the Puramufti police station limits. The victims, three minors, and a 19-year-old youth had gone to bathe in the pond located about a kilometer away from the village. It is believed that they accidentally went into a deeper part of the pond, leading to the drowning of all four.
The families raised an alarm when the children did not return home, and a search revealed their clothes and slippers near the pond. Villagers initiated a rescue effort, resulting in the recovery of all four bodies from the pond. The police suspect the incident to be a case of accidental drowning and have sent the bodies for post-mortem examination.
Puramufti police station in charge, Manoj Kumar, mentioned that investigations are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances of the incident. The deceased include children aged 10, 11, and 12, along with a 19-year-old youth. The tragic news has deeply impacted the village, with residents mourning the loss and authorities conducting further inquiries.
