In a tragic incident, three tribal children from Kandaila village drowned while bathing in deep water at Amua Dam, located in the Dharkundi police station area of Satna district. The victims, identified as Abhijeet Kol (6), Abhi Kol (5), and Krishna Kol (5), lost their lives on the spot.
According to police, four children had gone to bathe at the dam when the accident occurred. One child, who remained on the embankment, witnessed the drowning and immediately rushed two kilometers back to the village to alert others. Villagers promptly informed the police, and within 30 minutes, the bodies were recovered.
Dharkundi police station in-charge Shailendra Singh and Majhgawan Tehsildar Somesh Dwivedi arrived at the scene along with a police team. Administrative officials assessed the situation and assured the bereaved families of all possible assistance.
Immediate financial aid of Rs 25,000 per family was provided through the Red Cross, Tehsildar Somesh Dwivedi confirmed. Following Panchnama proceedings, the bodies were sent for postmortem.
According to TI Shailendra Singh, the dam is a frequent spot for fishing and bathing for tribal villagers from nearby areas. Authorities have urged local residents to exercise caution around water bodies.