Phulbani: Two cousins drowned while bathing in Salunki river here on Sunday. The minor cousin-duo was identified as Satyajit (5) and his 4-year-old cousin Jyotish.
The mishap took place in Chhatijha village under Chikbali block of the district. The two minor children went missing for long after which their family members carried out a frantic search.
After an hour’s search, the bodies were found floating in the river. They were rushed to Chikabali community health centre where the minors were declared dead.
A pall of gloom descended on the village due to the mishap. Local police have registered a case and sent the bodies for autopsy.
