Tragic Drowning Incident in Dhubri Village
A devastating incident unfolded in Dhubri district of Assam on Thursday, casting a somber shadow over the polling day activities. Two young children lost their lives after drowning in a pond at Pokalagi village, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Details of the Missing Children
According to information provided by a police source from Tamarhat Police Station to Times of India, the victims were identified as Yasin Ali, a 5-year-old boy, and Sumana Das, a 6-year-old girl. Yasin Ali was the son of Hasan Ali and resided in Berbhangi within Dhubri district. Sumana Das was the daughter of Nirmal Das and hailed from Mathabhanga in West Bengal's Coochbehar district.
Search and Recovery Efforts
The two minors went missing on Wednesday, prompting immediate concern among villagers who initiated extensive search operations. Despite their efforts, the children remained untraceable throughout the day. The breakthrough came late Wednesday evening when Yasin Ali's body was discovered floating in a pond located near the Hira Briks kiln at approximately 11 PM.
Upon being notified about the recovery of Ali's body, local police authorities sprang into action. Beginning early Thursday morning, police personnel conducted systematic netting operations in the pond. Their efforts led to the recovery of Sumana Das's body later in the day, bringing the tragic search to a heartbreaking conclusion.
Official Procedures and Community Impact
Following standard protocol, police officials arranged for the transportation of both bodies to Dhubri Medical College and Hospital for necessary autopsy procedures. The incident has left the entire village and surrounding areas in a state of profound grief, with the tragedy coinciding with what should have been a day of democratic participation.
The drowning incident created an atmosphere of deep sorrow across Dhubri district on Thursday, casting what witnesses described as "a pall of gloom" over polling day activities. Community members expressed their condolences and shared in the families' unimaginable loss during what became a day marked by both civic duty and personal tragedy.
