Bhubaneswar, Oct 15: A pall of gloom descended on Subalo village under Balipatna police limits on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar city following drowning of two siblings in a pond this morning.
The deceased have been identified as Mandei Jena and Bapub Jena of Koradakanta village.
According to reports, the duo had come to visit’s their maternal uncle’s house for Durga Puja vacation.
The mishap occurred this morning while Bapun was playing near the village pond. He unfortunately slipped into the pond and raised and alarm.
His elder sister who was present in the nearby area jumped into the pond to rescue her drowning brother, but failed in the attempt and she also drowned in the deep water.
Villagers rushed to the spot being informed about the incident and fished out the minor siblings. They were rushed to the Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar, where attending doctor declared both brought dead.
