Bhubaneswar, Sep 24 (PTI) Two minor boys drowned in a pond while taking a bath in Pokhariput area of Bhubaneswar on Sunday, police said.

The deceased were identified as Subham Jena and Rakesh Maharana, both residents of Khandagiri area of the city.

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They studied in Class-10, a police officer said.

The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination.

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“It is a very sad incident. I convey my condolences to the family members of the deceased boys,” said Bhubaneswar (Ekamra) MLA and minister Ashok Panda.

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