A devastating event in Balrampur, Chhattisgarh, claimed the lives of a woman and her two-year-old son when they were swept away by an overflowing drain while returning from her parental home. The incident took place in Sahi Tongri village, under the jurisdiction of the Shankargarh police station. The village is now in mourning due to the loss of the mother and child.
According to initial reports, Rajni Korwa, married to Kishun Korwa and a resident of Amgaon, had visited her parents a few days earlier. On Monday, she was traveling back to her husband’s house with her son. While trying to navigate an overflowing drain near Sahi Tongri, they were caught by the strong current and carried away.
The Shankargarh police responded promptly upon receiving the news. After an extensive rescue operation, the bodies of the mother and son were retrieved from the water. The bodies were subsequently sent for post-mortem examination, and the family members were informed.
The untimely demise of Rajni and her son has left a deep void in the hearts of their relatives and the villagers. The tragedy reignites concerns about safety provisions on such hazardous paths during the monsoon season.