Tragic Loss: Three Young Lives Lost in Chhattisgarh River

Three children aged 11-15 drowned in the Hasdeo river in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district. Their bodies were discovered by rescue teams, including the SDRF, on Thursday after they went missing following a bathing trip, leading to a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for each family.

In a tragic incident, three children aged between 11 and 15 years drowned in the Hasdeo river located in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district. The bodies were recovered by a diligent team comprising the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local police on Thursday morning.

The unfortunate incident came to light when the young boys, Nelson Lakra, Yuvraj Rathore, and Rudra Singh Raj, failed to return home after going for a swim post-school. The children's belongings were found along the riverbank at Tridev Ghat, prompting a massive search operation by worried family members and local authorities.

The operation faced challenges such as nightfall, but the collective effort of Champa police and SDRF eventually led to the sad discovery. Authorities assured a governmental compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the bereaved families, with initial findings pointing to accidental drowning as the cause of death.

(With inputs from agencies.)