A devastating incident unfolded in Kengeri, Bengaluru, as two young siblings, Srinivas (13) and his sister Lakshmi (11), are feared to have drowned while fetching water from Kengeri Lake. The accident occurred around 6 PM, leaving the local community in shock and the family in immense grief.
According to reports, the children’s mother, Nagamma, a BBMP employee, was unaware of the tragedy until much later. The family had already faced hardship, with the children’s father, Raja, passing away two years ago. Since then, Nagamma has been raising her children along with their elder sister, Dhanalakshmi.
It is believed that Lakshmi accidentally dropped her bindi into the lake while playing near the water’s edge. When she slipped and fell in, her brother Srinivas tried to save her by jumping into the lake. Unfortunately, both children are now presumed to have drowned.
Nagamma expressed her heartbreak, sharing that her children’s clothes and Lakshmi’s bindi were found near the lake. Kengeri police and firefighters initiated an immediate search, but as of now, their bodies have yet to be recovered. The operation is ongoing, with local authorities and fire services continuing their efforts.
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