Manipur: Two minors die after drowning in Churachandpur

Imphal: Two minors died after drowning in a pond in Churachand, Manipur on Tuesday evening.

Two brothers, Leletchung (7) and Kangousil (9), belonging to the Kuki community, drowned in a pond while returning home from school.

According to official reports, the siblings, sons of Paominthang Kuki, stopped at the pond near Pisaghar Tuibong, Churachandpur, to take a bath and swim after school.

Unfortunately, they lost their lives in the pond, and their bodies were later recovered.

The family searched for the children when they didn't return home and informed the police.

However, they were later found dead in the pond.

The Churachandpur district police rushed the brothers to the hospital, where they were declared brought dead.

The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident, which occurred around 4 pm on Tuesday.