A tragic incident occurred in Jhapa district where a 10-year-old boy, Chiku Miya, lost his life after drowning in a frozen ditch. The boy was a resident of Ward No. 1 Salmara, Jhapa Rural Municipality.
The incident happened when Chiku went out to play. His body was discovered approximately 500 meters from his home. The deceased’s body has been transported to Bhadrapur Provincial Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Local police have initiated an investigation into the matter to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the drowning.