Tragic Incident: Two Young Girls Lose Their Lives in Odisha Pond

A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Balasore, Odisha, where two six-year-old girls tragically drowned in a pond while playing. The girls, who were cousins, went missing for a while, prompting their family to search for them. Sadly, their bodies were later found in the water. This tragic event has left the local community in mourning. Read on to learn more about this unfortunate occurrence and its impact.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 15, 2025, 20:55 IST

Heartbreaking Drowning Incident in Balasore

Balasore: In a tragic event, two six-year-old girls drowned in a pond located in the Balasore district of Odisha while they were playing nearby on Tuesday, according to local police reports.

The unfortunate occurrence happened in the Gandhi Chhak area, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Basta police station.

The young cousins were last seen playing close to the pond situated behind their residence. When they failed to return home for an extended period, their family members initiated a search and discovered their bodies floating in the water, as stated by a police official.

Emergency services transported the girls to Basta hospital, where they were pronounced dead by a medical professional.