Jessore: Two children have died by drowning in a pond at Jhikargacha upazila of the district today. The deceased are Shafin, 03, son of Saiful Islam Bacchu and Meherin, 03, daughter of Jahir Uddin of Joykrishnapur village of Jhikorgacha Upazila.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Saiful Islam stated that the incident occurred when Shafin and Mehrin were playing in front of the house at around 11 am. Suddenly, the children went missing, prompting concern among the family.
After searching for some time, family members recovered their bodies from the pond adjacent to the house. The tragic discovery brought immense grief to the families and the community.
Officer in-charge (OC) of Jhikargacha police station, Bablur Rahman, confirmed the incident, marking a somber day for the residents of Joykrishnapur village. The local authorities are expected to look further into the circumstances surrounding the incident.