Two grandchildren drown in Chickballapur farm pond
The Chintamani Rural Police visited the spot and conducted an initial inspection. The bodies were subsequently recovered from the pond and shifted to the Chintamani Government Hospital mortuary for post-mortem.
Source: The Hindu Feed · October 5, 2026 at 2:19 AM · AI-assisted report
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CHICKBALLAPUR DISTRICT, KARNATAKA, 5 OCTOBER 2026 —
A 60-year-old man and his two grandchildren drowned in an agricultural pond in Chickballapur district, Karnataka, on Saturday, with authorities suspecting accidental drowning after the family failed to return home.
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The tragedy unfolded in Husenapura village, where Muninarayanappa, 60, and his grandchildren Ashwin, 10, and Prajwal, 11, were last seen heading to the Anjaneya Swamy temple on Muninarayanappa’s land. Their bodies were discovered floating in a nearby agricultural pond belonging to a farmer named Ashwathappa, prompting police to launch an investigation.
The Chintamani Rural Police conducted an initial inspection at the scene before the bodies were taken to the Chintamani Government Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examination.
Family members reported that the trio had left home early Saturday morning for the temple, but by evening, they had not returned. Relatives attempted to contact them but received no response, leading to a search of the surrounding agricultural fields.
The discovery of the bodies near the temple raised suspicions of an accident, with preliminary reports suggesting the children may have slipped into the water while playing, while Muninarayanappa likely entered the pond in a failed rescue attempt. Authorities have also noted the presence of electrical wires and a pump set near the pond, raising the possibility of an electrical accident contributing to the incident.
The incident has drawn attention to safety concerns around agricultural ponds, particularly in rural areas where such water bodies are common. Local villagers and family members have expressed shock and grief over the sudden loss of three family members, with calls for stricter safety measures around water bodies and electrical infrastructure in agricultural lands.
While the exact cause of the drowning remains under investigation, the Karnataka police have yet to confirm whether negligence or unsafe conditions played a role. The post-mortem results and further police findings will determine whether additional legal action is taken against the pond owner or authorities responsible for maintaining safety in the area. The family has not yet made a public statement, but neighbors have urged authorities to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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