23 May
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
In a tragic turn of events, the bodies of Prince and Karthik, two children from Tejbagh Colony who went missing during a visit to Shri Ram Lalla at Ayodhya Dham, have been recovered. The discovery has left their families in deep grief.
The incident dates back to May 17 when a bus carrying residents from Tejbagh Colony, including Prince and Karthik, arrived at Sri Ayodhya Dham for a pilgrimage. On May 18, the children went missing, sparking an intense search operation. Family members found the children’s clothes on the riverbank, heightening fears of a possible drowning.
Search teams and local authorities worked tirelessly to locate the missing boys. After days of extensive efforts, the bodies of Prince and Karthik were discovered in the Saryu River, confirming the worst fears of their families and the community.
The parents of the children are in a state of profound distress, struggling to cope with the sudden and heartbreaking loss. The local community has expressed their condolences and support for the grieving families.
This tragedy has cast a somber shadow over the community, highlighting the need for increased safety measures during such pilgrimages to prevent future incidents. The authorities are urged to take steps to ensure the safety of pilgrims, especially children, during their visits to such holy sites.