Two siblings drown in Beas near Sultanpur Lodhi

A tragic incident occurred near the banks of the Beas in the Mand area of Sultanpur Lodhi where two real siblings — Ashu (25) and her brother Pappu (35), residents of Chandigarh Basti, reportedly drowned in the river near village Ahali Kalan.

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The siblings had reportedly gone to the riverbank for daily wage work and were taking a bath in the river when the incident happened.

According to sources, the body of Pappu has been recovered. However, a search operation by divers is still underway to trace the body of Ashu. Deputy Commissioner, Kapurthala, Amit Kumar Panchal confirmed the mishap.

The sudden death of the siblings has sent shock waves through the town and surrounding areas, plunging the community into deep mourning. Cops were continuously investigating the matter, while local residents have expressed their grief over the heartbreaking loss.