Shivpuri, Oct 8, 2025

Two tribal children drowned in an unfenced pond in the Manikpur village of Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district, said police on Wednesday.

The incident, which happened late Tuesday evening, has left the residents in shock and mourning, as grieving families struggle to come to terms with the sudden loss.

According to police officials, the children had gone near the pond, a common water source in the village, when the accident occurred. Parents of both the children are farm labourers and went to a farm for work along with both the victims.

The children slipped into the deep water while playing. The pond, located on the outskirts of Manikpur under the Mayapur police station area, is not fenced and lacks any safety measures, making it a potential hazard for unsupervised

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