Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Siblings drown in Ghazipur river
Two young siblings, Priya and Krishna, from Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh, tragically drowned in the Gangi river.
Priya, who was five years old, tried to save her three-year-old brother Krishna when he accidentally fell into the river.
Unfortunately, both children were swept away by the strong current.
People nearby heard the commotion and quickly rushed to help, but the children were already unconscious when they were pulled out of the water.
They were taken to a nearby hospital, but doctors could not save them.
The family lives in Mahepur village, and the local police are aware of the incident.
Five-year-old Priya and her three-year-old brother Krishna drowned in the Gangi river in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.
Priya tried to rescue her brother who accidentally entered the river.
Eyewitnesses and residents attempted to save the children but were unsuccessful.
The children were declared dead at the Government Medical College.
The siblings were residents of Mahepur village under the Karanda police station.
- Who
- Five-year-old Priya and her three-year-old brother Krishna
- What
- Drowned in the Gangi river
- When
- July 24
- Where
- Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Priya tried to rescue her brother who accidentally entered the river
Community Response
Preventive Measures
Community Involvement
Community Response
Eyewitnesses and residents rushed to the scene to rescue the children.
Preventive Measures
The incident highlights the need for better community awareness and safety measures near rivers.
- Location
- Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh
- Date
- July 24
- Victims
- Priya (5) and Krishna (3)
- River
- Gangi
- Parents
- Santosh Bind
- Village
- Mahepur
- Police Station
- Karanda