Synopsis
In a heartbreaking incident in Jharkhand's Garhwa district, four children drowned in a water-filled pit in Ursugi village, prompting a wave of grief in the community. The tragedy highlights ongoing safety concerns around water bodies in the region.Key Takeaways
- Four children drowned in Ursugi village, Garhwa.
- The victims were all from the same village.
- Tragic incident occurred while the children were playing.
- Medical officials declared all four dead upon arrival at the hospital.
- Recent drowning incidents have raised safety concerns in the area.
Garhwa, April 15 (NationPress) In a devastating event, four children tragically drowned in a water-filled pit in Ursugi village of Jharkhand's Garhwa district on Tuesday afternoon, as reported by officials.
All the victims hailed from the same village, Ursugi.
The individuals who lost their lives have been named as Lucky Kumar, 8, son of Awadhesh Ram; Akshay Kumar, 12, son of Santosh Ram; Narayan Chandravanshi, 16, son of Babulal Chandravanshi; and Hariom Chandravanshi, 13.
As per local accounts, the children were playing near a 'dobha' (small pond) located next to the village. At some point, they ventured into a deep pit filled with water, likely intending to bathe. Unfortunately, they were unable to escape and subsequently drowned.
By the time villagers were notified and arrived at the scene, it was already too late. The children were retrieved and rushed to Garhwa Sadar Hospital, where medical personnel declared all four deceased.
This incident has cast a shadow of grief over the village, leaving the families of the victims utterly heartbroken.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, senior officials, including Garhwa SDO Sanjay Kumar, visited the hospital to console the bereaved families.
This marks the latest in a troubling series of drowning incidents in Garhwa. Over the past five days, nine children have tragically lost their lives due to drowning in various rivers, ponds, and water bodies throughout the district.
Just the day prior, on Monday, 17-year-old Divya Kumari, daughter of Deepak Kumar Rajak from Ketar block, drowned in the Son River.
On April 11, four girls drowned in a pond in Haraiya village while attending a family gathering. The victims — Lado Singh, 10, daughter of Chandan Singh; Ankita Singh, 22, daughter of Jitendra Singh; Roma Singh, 18, daughter of Vishisht Singh from Pagar in Palamu district; and Meethi Singh, 15, daughter of Abhishek Singh from Purnadih in the Leslieganj police station area — were all related.
The recent surge in drowning incidents has sparked growing concerns regarding safety measures near water bodies in the region.
