Tragic Accident: Siblings Drown in Farm Pond

Two siblings, Suchitra (11) and Ravindra (9), tragically drowned after slipping into a farm pond near Benakanahalli while attempting to drink water. The incident occurred when they went to graze goats. Their bodies have been sent for post-mortem, and a police case has been registered.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Tumakuru | Updated: 26-04-2026 22:41 IST | Created: 26-04-2026 22:41 IST
Tragic Accident: Siblings Drown in Farm Pond
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In a heart-wrenching incident near Benakanahalli, two young siblings lost their lives after slipping and falling into a farm pond. The tragic event unfolded on Sunday as Suchitra (11) and her brother Ravindra (9) from Kasapura village were reportedly grazing goats.

The preliminary investigation by the police suggests that the children fell into the pond while attempting to quench their thirst. This unfortunate incident has left the local community in shock and mourning.

Authorities have sent the bodies to Madhugiri Public Hospital for post-mortem examination. Meanwhile, a police case has been registered at the Midigeshi police station as further investigations continue.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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