Gujarat Rains: 9-Year-Old Girl Drowns After Slipping into Rain-Filled Pond in Bodeli
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A nine-year-old girl died after drowning in a rain-filled pond in Moti Bumdi village of Bodeli taluka in Chhota Udepur district amid heavy rainfall in the region. Police have registered a case of accidental death and launched an investigation.
The victim, Rinkal Rathwa, was the daughter of Ranjitbhai Shankarbhai Rathwa, a resident of Moti Bumdi village.
Slipped into pond while playing
According to information, Rinkal was playing near a pond filled with rainwater close to her home when she reportedly slipped and fell into the water.
She drowned before she could be rescued.
Police begin investigation
After learning about the incident, local residents and family members rushed to the spot and alerted the Bodeli Police.
Police reached the scene, completed the necessary legal formalities and sent the body to Bodeli Government Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
A case of accidental death has been registered, and further investigation is underway.
Authorities urge caution during heavy rains
As heavy rainfall continues across parts of Gujarat, authorities have appealed to people, especially children and those living in rural areas, to stay away from rain-filled ponds, streams and other water bodies, warning that overflowing and slippery areas can be dangerous.
