What Happened in Bihar? Three Girls Drown in Kaimur Pond

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Three girls drowned in Sakrauli village while bathing.
- The victims were aged 10 and 11 years old.
- Community members expressed anger over the lack of response from officials.
- Demands for support and compensation have emerged.
- This incident highlights the need for better safety measures.
Patna, July 15 (NationPress) A devastating event unfolded in Sakrauli village, located in the Mohania block of Kaimur on Tuesday, resulting in the tragic loss of three young girls who drowned while taking a bath in a pond, casting a shadow of sorrow over the entire community.
As per official reports, five girls had ventured out to tend to goats when rain began to fall. They subsequently decided to bathe in a pond situated to the east of the village.
During their swim, three of the girls found themselves in distress as they began to drown in the deep waters. The remaining two girls, standing on the shore, hurried back to the village, crying out for help.
By the time villagers and relatives arrived at the scene, all three girls had already submerged.
Efforts were made to pull them out, but sadly, they were pronounced dead.
The girls have been named as Usha Kumari (11), daughter of Jeetan Ram, Mahima Kumari (10), daughter of Bhorik Ram, and Sunita Kumari (10), daughter of the late Surendra Pasi.
Their families are inconsolable, with sounds of grief resonating throughout the village.
Upon receiving the news, the Mohania police quickly arrived at the scene and transported the bodies to Sadar Hospital, Bhabua, for autopsy.
Station Officer Priyash Priyadarshi confirmed the tragic drowning and stated that necessary legal procedures are currently being carried out.
Additionally, local Zila Parishad member Geeta Pasi expressed her frustration, stating that villagers attempted to reach the Circle Officer for assistance, but their calls went unanswered, which she deemed unacceptable in light of this tragedy.
This heartbreaking incident has left the entire Sakrauli village in shock, with locals calling for immediate aid and compensation for the grieving families.
Earlier, on Monday, three children from the same family drowned while bathing in a newly built canal in Kazichak village, under the jurisdiction of Magadh Medical Police Station in Gaya.
The victims were identified as Dilshad (15) and Irshad (14), sons of Mohammad Imtiaz, along with their cousin Mohammad Fariyaad, all residents of Kazichak village.
According to local residents, four children entered the canal for a bath, but only one made it back safely.