NEW DELHI: At least three children, aged between 8 and 10 years, drowned in a pond located within a golf course in Dwarka's Sector 24 area on Thursday, according to police officials. The incident came to light after a PCR call was received at the Sector 23 police station at 7:07 am, prompting a police team to rush to the spot. Fire brigade personnel and other emergency services were also alerted, as reported by news agency ANI.
Police Response and Recovery
Upon reaching the location, police discovered three children dead in the pond inside the golf course premises. The bodies were retrieved with the assistance of fire department personnel, a senior police officer confirmed. The children's clothes were found on the bank of the pond, suggesting that they may have entered the water to bathe.
Identification and Investigation
The identities of the deceased had not been established at the time of filing this report. Officials stated that efforts were underway to identify the children and trace their families. No missing complaints matching the description of the deceased had been received from the area so far, police added. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, while forensic teams were called to collect evidence from the spot.
Police said further investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to the drowning. Authorities are also checking nearby areas for any leads regarding the children's identities.
