Four children drown in pond in Prayagraj village

January 14, 2026

Prayagraj: In a tragic incident on Wednesday morning that sent shockwaves through Kusua village in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj district, four children drowned in a pond under the Puramufti police station limits, officials said.

Went for Bathing, Strayed into Deep Water

According to police, the victims — three minors and a 19-year-old youth — had gone to bathe in a pond located around a kilometre away from the village. They are believed to have accidentally ventured into a deeper portion of the water body, leading to the drowning of all four.

Families Raise Alarm After Children Go Missing

The tragedy came to light after the children failed to return home for a long time, prompting their families to search for them. During the search, villagers found their clothes and slippers lying near the pond, following which a rescue effort was launched.

Bodies Recovered, Police Begin Probe

The bodies of all four were subsequently recovered from the pond. Puramufti police station in-charge Manoj Kumar said that prima facie the incident appears to be a case of accidental drowning.
“All the bodies have been recovered and sent for post-mortem examination. An investigation is underway to ascertain the exact circumstances that led to the incident,” he said.

All Angles Being Investigated

He added that all aspects of the case are being examined. The deceased have been identified as children aged 10, 11, and 12 years, and a 19-year-old youth.

Village in Mourning

News of the incident spread rapidly, triggering panic and grief across the village as a large number of residents gathered near the pond. Police officials reached the spot soon after receiving information, took custody of the bodies, and initiated legal proceedings.

Post-Mortem Reports Awaited

Statements of villagers are being recorded, and authorities are awaiting post-mortem reports to rule out any other possibility. The incident has left the families of the victims devastated, with the entire village plunged into mourning.