A family pilgrimage turned tragic in Raichur district as the body of a missing minor girl was recovered from a canal, while her brother is still untraceable, police reported on Monday.

The children had accompanied their parents from Gadwal, Telangana, to Gandhal village to visit the Panchamukhi Hanuman temple. The siblings reportedly went missing on Monday evening during the visit.

Following an intense search operation, police discovered the body of the girl, identified as Anjali, in the Rajalabanda canal near Budadinni village. The search for her brother continues, with officials fearing that he too may have drowned.

Authorities suspect that the children may have accidentally slipped into the canal while playing. Rescue teams and local police remain on high alert as efforts to locate the missing boy continue.