Chirauti village witnessed a heart-wrenching tragedy on Tuesday. Two cousins lost their lives after drowning in the Tesua drain near the village. The incident has left the entire village in a state of mourning.
The victims were identified as 6-year-old Rabia Joshi, daughter of Anoop Joshi, and 7-year-old Ankita Joshi, daughter of Sanjay Joshi. The girls, who were cousins, had gone to bathe with two other girls from the village.
Children in the village often visit the Tesua drain for swimming and playing, especially during the hot summer months. On Tuesday, the two cousins and their friends were at the drain. While bathing, they slipped and were pulled into deeper water. The other two children immediately ran back to the village to alert the adults. Villagers rushed to the scene but were unable to save the girls. The Sargawa police arrived at the scene, completed the necessary formalities, and after a post-mortem examination, the bodies were handed over to the families.
The village is now quiet following the tragic event. Family members are heartbroken, and the villagers are in shock, with many questioning whether the incident could have been prevented.
This incident highlights the urgent need to address children’s safety. The laughter that once echoed in the streets of Chirauti village has now been replaced by an overwhelming sense of sadness.