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Mizoram: Two kids drown in village pond

Aizawl, Apr 22 (UNI) Two young boys tragically drowned in a village pond at Saiphai Banglaveng in Kolasib district, northern Mizoram, around 4:00 pm today, police said.
The victims have been identified as Reuben Vanlalpeka (5), son of Zorampianga, and Mesak Lalnunthara (6), son of Thangseia.
According to sources from the Saiphai police outpost, a group of children had gone to the pond to swim. The two boys, who reportedly could not swim well, were swept into deeper waters.
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