Dussehra Tragedy: 7-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Aurangabad Pond
A tragic accident in Manukhap village, Aurangabad, claims the life of a 7-year-old boy during Dussehra celebrations. Read more here.
The festive spirit of Dussehra turned into a nightmare for a family in Bihar's Aurangabad district when a seven-year-old boy lost his life in a tragic drowning accident. The incident occurred in Manukhap village, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Tandwa police station.
A Fatal Slip During Festive Days
The victim, identified as Rahul, was the son of Akhilesh Paswan, a resident of the village. The tragedy unfolded when Rahul, accompanied by a group of other children, headed toward a local pond for defecation. While near the edge, the young boy accidentally slipped and plunged into the deep waters.
The children with him immediately realized the danger and raised an alarm, shouting for help. However, the depth of the pond proved fatal; by the time adults reached the spot, Rahul had already drowned.
Police Intervention and Formalities
The grieving family members managed to recover the child's body from the water. Upon receiving notification of the incident, Station House Officer (SHO) Ajay Bahadur Singh arrived at the scene with a police team.
The police took possession of the body and completed the necessary legal formalities. The remains were then transported to the Sadar Hospital, where a post-mortem examination was conducted. Following the autopsy, the body was handed over to the family for the final rites.
Village Demands Compensation
The sudden death of the child has left the local community in shock. Residents of Manukhap village have come forward to demand that the district administration provide adequate financial compensation to the dependents of the deceased child to support them in their time of loss.
SHO Ajay Bahadur Singh has confirmed that the matter is being looked into and a further investigation is currently underway.