Tragic Drowning of Young Boy in Village Pond

A tragic incident occurred on Sunday in the Bakshi Ka Talab area when a young boy, identified as Samar Kanojia, drowned in a local pond. The 12-year-old was a resident of Sarkpur Saraiya village.

According to police reports, Samar went to the pond located near his house around noon for a bath. Unfortunately, he did not return alive. His family rushed him to the hospital where he was declared dead on arrival.

Family members expressed no suspicion of foul play and declined a post-mortem examination. Following usual protocols, the police completed the necessary formalities and handed over the body to the grieving family.

(With inputs from agencies.)