5 April
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
A heart-wrenching incident unfolded near village Koom Khurd under the jurisdiction of Koomkal police station as two brothers tragically lost their lives in a flowing needle. The brothers, residents of village Jhungi Panjeta, were returning home after morning prayers at the mosque when they decided to capture pictures standing in the water of the needles cascading along their path.
Reports indicate that while the younger brother stood in the water, his elder brother, positioned outside, attempted to photograph him. Tragedy struck suddenly as the younger sibling was swept away by the strong current, prompting his elder brother to leap into action in a bid to rescue him. Despite his valiant efforts, both brothers were overwhelmed by the water’s force and drowned.
Upon receiving news of the accident, the police chief swiftly arrived at the scene, coordinating efforts to retrieve the bodies with the assistance of divers. Despite facing significant challenges, the bodies were eventually recovered. The police have taken possession of the bodies for post-mortem examination.
The devastating loss has left the family reeling, and the village engulfed in mourning as the community grapples with the tragic consequences of the accident.