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Two Children Drown While Bathing in Kolaras River, Shivpuri
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 09:03 PM
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In a tragic incident on Wednesday, two children lost their lives after drowning in the Kolaras river near the jail colony in Shivpuri district.
A heartbreaking incident unfolded in the Kolaras town of Shivpuri district on Wednesday when two children drowned while bathing in a rural river that runs through the Khachhu colony area. The children, who had gone to the river for a swim, were swept away by the current and could not be rescued in time.
The river, which flows near the local jail colony, is known for its shallow stretches but can become dangerous during certain seasons. Local residents reported that the children were last seen near the water’s edge before the tragedy.
Emergency services were dispatched promptly, but the swift current proved fatal. The families of the victims are reportedly in shock, and the community has come together to mourn the loss.
Shivpuri police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the incident and are urging parents to exercise caution around the river. Authorities are also reviewing safety measures for the area to prevent future accidents.
The river, which flows near the local jail colony, is known for its shallow stretches but can become dangerous during certain seasons. Local residents reported that the children were last seen near the water’s edge before the tragedy.
Emergency services were dispatched promptly, but the swift current proved fatal. The families of the victims are reportedly in shock, and the community has come together to mourn the loss.
Shivpuri police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the incident and are urging parents to exercise caution around the river. Authorities are also reviewing safety measures for the area to prevent future accidents.