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Four Children Drown in Karnataka Farm Pond During School Holiday

Police have opened an investigation into the accidental drownings.

Overview

  • Police in Karnataka's Yadgir district said four children drowned after entering a farm pond in Naganur village.
  • The victims were identified as Kirana, 6, Basamma, 11, Sharath, 6, and Hanumesh, 7.
  • Officers said the group went to the pond to swim because school was on holiday.
  • A police officer said the drownings appear accidental and that all four died at the scene.
  • Kembhavi police registered a case and said a formal investigation is underway.