Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Lives of Two Young Boys in Ganga Canal

Two boys, Kaushal and Anshu, drowned in a Ganga canal in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district during a religious outing. Despite rescue attempts by villagers, the boys could not be saved in time. Post-mortem procedures are being conducted, officials report.

In a tragic incident, two boys drowned in a Ganga canal in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district, officials reported Monday.

The victims, identified as 13-year-old Kaushal and 12-year-old Anshu, were part of a group visiting the river for a religious ceremony. Despite swift efforts by villagers, they could not be rescued on time.

The bodies were recovered after an intense search lasting an hour and a half. Both boys were students, with Kaushal in Class 8 and Anshu in Class 5. Additional Superintendent of Police Martand Pratap Singh confirmed that post-mortem procedures are underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)