Maharajganj (UP), Sep 2 (PTI) Two sisters drowned while washing hands in a pond here on Saturday, police said.

The incident took place in Rudhauli village, they said.

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"Puspa (30) and Rita (20) were washing their hands in a pond when they slipped into deep waters and drowned," police said.

Additional Superintendent of Police Atish Singh said the bodies have been recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

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