Sambalpur: A class VIII girl drowned while taking a bath in Malatijor nullah in the district today. The deceased has been identified as Gosiya Begum.
As per reports students of a private coaching centre had been to Kudapali for picnic. The deceased drowned while taking a bath.
Others present in the spot raised an alarm after which locals rescued Begum in a critical condition. Begum died on her way to the nearest hospital.
The family members of the deceased however demanded action against authorities of the private coaching centre for their negligence. “ They should have kept watch on the students and should have prevented her from going deep in the waters,” said a family members.
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