11-Year-Old Jhansi Student Found Dead in Quarry Pond After 26-Hour Disappearance
An 11-year-old Class 5 student who vanished for about 26 hours was discovered unclothed in a pond near a quarry in Jhansi, prompting a police investigation.
A Class 5 pupil, 11 years old, went missing Thursday night after stepping out to play near his home in Premnagar, Jhansi. After a 26-hour search involving family members and police, his body was found without clothing at about 11 p.m. on Friday in a pond adjacent to a quarry in the Bhainsasur locality, about 3 km from his house. Jhansi Circle officer Simran Singh confirmed the discovery and said forensic personnel were called to the site to gather evidence.
The circumstances of the death remain unclear, and a post-mortem examination is expected to clarify the cause. The boy’s grandfather has voiced concerns about possible foul play, urging investigators to explore all angles.
Why it matters
The death of a child raises community safety concerns and demands a thorough investigation.
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