Tragic Pond Drowning Claims Five Lives in Jharkhand

Five individuals, including four minors, tragically drowned while bathing in a pond in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district. Among the deceased were two sisters, aged 16 and 14. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem at the Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College and Hospital. The youngest victim's identity remains unknown.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Hazaribag | Updated: 28-10-2025 21:54 IST | Created: 28-10-2025 21:54 IST
Tragic Pond Drowning Claims Five Lives in Jharkhand
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In a tragic incident, five individuals, including four minors, drowned while taking a bath in a pond in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district on Tuesday. Authorities have confirmed that the group included a 20-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy.

The victims belonged to Sahpur panchayat in the Katkamsandi area, and two of them were sisters. The distressing event has prompted sorrow and concern among local residents who frequent the area for recreational activities.

The bodies have been transported to Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College and Hospital where post-mortem examinations will be conducted. The deceased have been identified, though the name of the youngest victim is yet to be revealed, according to police reports.

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