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Teen siblings drown while rescuing sister in Shadhol well, Madhya Pradesh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 11:02 AM
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A 13‑year‑old girl and her 14‑year‑old brother died after falling into a well in Bharmara‑Do village, Shadhol, while trying to save the girl who slipped while drawing water.
Shadhol village in the Byahari police jurisdiction of Madhya Pradesh witnessed a tragic accident on Tuesday when 13‑year‑old Shivani Gond slipped while drawing water from a well. Her brother, 14‑year‑old Amit Singh Gond, jumped in an attempt to pull her out, but both were pulled under by the water.
According to local reports, the siblings were alone at the well when Shivani lost her footing. Amit's immediate reaction was to rescue her, yet the depth and volume of water proved fatal for both. Rescue teams arrived quickly, but were unable to retrieve the children alive.
The incident has left the Gond family devastated, with relatives describing the loss as a crushing blow to the household. Authorities are investigating the safety of open wells in the area and urging villagers to secure such structures to prevent similar tragedies.
The local administration has announced plans to conduct awareness drives on well safety and to assist the grieving family with any required support.
According to local reports, the siblings were alone at the well when Shivani lost her footing. Amit's immediate reaction was to rescue her, yet the depth and volume of water proved fatal for both. Rescue teams arrived quickly, but were unable to retrieve the children alive.
The incident has left the Gond family devastated, with relatives describing the loss as a crushing blow to the household. Authorities are investigating the safety of open wells in the area and urging villagers to secure such structures to prevent similar tragedies.
The local administration has announced plans to conduct awareness drives on well safety and to assist the grieving family with any required support.