Bhubaneswar: In a tragic mishap, two sisters drowned in a pond at Matigadia village near Atri in Khorda district early this morning.

The deceased were identified as Alisha Behera and Shrabani Behera.

According to reports, the two sisters were taking bath in the river. They went deep into the pond water as their legs slipped. Later, their bodies were fished out by villagers.

A pal of gloom has descended in the village following death of the two sisters.