Satkhira: A minor girl drowned in a pond at Kheshra village under Tala upazila of the district this afternoon. The deceased was Srija Das, 3, daughter of Shyam Kumar Das of the village. The girl was playing near the pond adjacent to their house when she accidentally slipped into it and drowned around 1.30 pm, family sources said. After a long search, the child’s relatives found her body floating in the pond and recovered it. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Tala Police Station Sheikh Shahinur Rahman confirmed the incident.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the tragic occurrence has left the community in shock. Local authorities and residents have been reminded of the importance of taking preventive measures around water bodies, especially for the safety of young children. The police have also urged guardians to ensure that children are supervised when playing near potentially hazardous areas such as ponds.