SaralnamaA 4-year-old boy drowned in a pit in Maranch village, Chautham. The victim, Anuj Kumar, went missing while playing. His body was found in a pit near his house on Sunday evening. Police sent the body for post-mortem. This is the second drowning incident in Chautham in two days. On Saturday, a 9-year-old girl drowned in the Kosi River in Sahorwa village while bathing. Local residents tried to save her but were too late. Timeline: Today: 4-year-old boy drowns in pit. From 2 days ago: 9-year-old girl drowns in river. Until now: 2 drowning deaths in Chautham area. Next: Police investigate incidents. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 01:43 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A 4-year-old boy drowned in a pit in Maranch village, Chautham
- The victim, Anuj Kumar, went missing while playing
- His body was found in a pit near his house on Sunday evening