In a tragic incident in Odisha's Balasore district, two students drowned while bathing in a pond. The incident occurred in the Simulia area, under the jurisdiction of the local police station. The deceased have been identified as Rajesh Kumar Das (16) and Sanjay Kumar Behera (15), both residents of the same village. They were students of a local school.
Incident Details
According to police, the two boys had gone to the pond for a bath along with some other friends. While bathing, they ventured into deeper waters and drowned. Their friends raised an alarm, and local villagers rushed to the spot. The bodies were retrieved after a search operation.
Police Action
The police have registered a case of unnatural death and are investigating the matter. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination. The families of the deceased have been informed, and they are in a state of shock.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the local community. The school where the students studied has expressed grief over the loss. Local authorities have urged people to be cautious while bathing in ponds and water bodies.
Previous Incidents
This is not the first such incident in the region. In the past, several drowning cases have been reported in Balasore district, especially during the summer months when people frequent ponds and rivers for bathing. The district administration has been advised to take preventive measures, including installing warning signs and deploying lifeguards at popular bathing spots.
