Madhya Pradesh: 4 kids feared drowned in Chattarpur river, search ops on

They went for a bath at Nehra Ghat as part of a ritual and got swept away, Lavkush Nagar Sub Divisional Officer Puran Lal Prajapati said.

Four children in the 12 -15 age group are feared to have drowned in a river in Bansia area of Madhya Pradesh’s Chattarpur district on Monday, police said.

Four children in the 12 -15 age group are feared to have drowned in a river in Bansia area of Madhya Pradesh(Photo by Rishikesh Choudhary/ Hindustan Times)

They went for a bath at Nehra Ghat as part of a ritual and got swept away, Lavkush Nagar Sub Divisional Officer Puran Lal Prajapati said.

“The four have been identified as Bunda Adivasi (15), Durjan (15), Chillu and Bale, both 12. Their bodies have not been found and search operations are continuing,” he added.