Tragic Drowning: Two Brothers Die During Nag Panchami Celebrations

Two young brothers, Anshik and Ansh Yadav, drowned in a pond during Nag Panchami celebrations in Banke village, Uttar Pradesh. Anshik attempted to rescue Ansh, who had slipped into the water, but neither knew how to swim. Despite a rescue effort by onlookers, they were declared dead on arrival at a local health center. Local officials assured the grieving family of full support.

Tragic Drowning: Two Brothers Die During Nag Panchami Celebrations
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Tragedy struck during Nag Panchami celebrations in Banke village, Uttar Pradesh, as two minor brothers, Anshik and Ansh Yadav, drowned in a pond, police reported.

Anshik Yadav, 12, jumped in to rescue his younger brother, Ansh, 8, who had fallen into the water while playing near the pond. However, neither of the boys knew how to swim, leading to their untimely demise.

Onlookers' immediate rescue efforts were in vain, and the boys were declared dead upon arrival at Kadipur's community health center. Local officials have assured full support to the bereaved family, and the police have sent the bodies for post-mortem examination.

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