LAKSHMIPUR, Aug 18, 2022 (BSS) - Two minor girls drowned in two separate
ponds in the upazila of the district today.

The deceased were Faria Akter, 4, hailed from Shaistanagar village in the
upazila and Rizu Akter, 2, an inhabitant at Mohadebpur village.

Faria's father Ibrahim said his daughter drowned in the pond close to their
house at around 7 am. She was brought to Raipur Upazila Health Complex where
duty doctor declared her dead.

Besides, mother of Rizu Nehar Begum said her daughter drowned in the pond,
which was very close to their house, at around 10 am when playing. Rizu was
also brought to Raipur Upazila Health Complex where the duty doctor declared
her dead.

Officer-in-Charge of Raipur Thana Shipon Barua confirmed.