Tragedy Strikes: Two Young Lives Lost in Odisha Pond

Two young girls, Amrita and Bhumika, from Odisha's Keonjhar district tragically drowned in a pond while playing. The incident occurred in Nakjhari village near Ghatgaon police station. Authorities have registered a case of unnatural death, with post-mortems scheduled for the following day.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Keonjhar | Updated: 29-07-2025 22:20 IST | Created: 29-07-2025 22:20 IST
Tragedy Strikes: Two Young Lives Lost in Odisha Pond
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In a tragic turn of events in Odisha's Keonjhar district, two young girls lost their lives after drowning in a village pond.

The incident took place in Nakjhari village, located in the Ghatgaon police station jurisdiction, as per police reports.

Six-year-old Amrita and seven-year-old Bhumika were returning from school and playing near the pond when the unfortunate event unfolded, authorities added. A case of unnatural death has been filed, and post-mortem examinations are slated for Wednesday.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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