SaralnamaA 12-year-old boy drowned while bathing in the Ganga at English Bunny Ghat in Maheshkhunt area on Thursday. The victim, Lakshman Kumar, son of Robin Sharma from Samaspur Ward 2, went for a morning bath and entered deep water. Villagers rescued him, but doctors at a private clinic declared him dead. Police sent the body for post-mortem at Sadar Hospital. The incident sparked grief in the area. Locals demand increased safety measures at the ghat to prevent future accidents. To stay safe while bathing in rivers, always go with adults and avoid deep water. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 15:40 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A 12-year-old boy drowned while bathing in the Ganga at English Bunny Ghat in Maheshkhunt area on Thursday
- The victim, Lakshman Kumar, son of Robin Sharma from Samaspur Ward 2, went for a morning bath and entered deep water
- Villagers rescued him, but doctors at a private clinic declared him dead