Farrukhabad, July 2: Two minor brothers drowned after falling in a waterlogged pit in Nawabganj area here on Sunday, police said. According to police sources, Arun (11) and his brother Anshul (9), residents of Salempur Tyori village, had gone to a brick kiln located some distance from the village this afternoon.

The duo fell into the water filled in a deep waterlogged pit and drowned. By the time their family members reached the spot and pulled the children out of the water, they had already died, they said. Uttar Pradesh: Youths Celebrate Birthday, Burst Firecrackers by Blocking Road for Hours in Noida, Booked After Video Goes Viral.

Police have registered the case regarding the incident and started an investigation.

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