Two boys drown in farm pond in Ballari village

BALLARI: Two minor boys drowned in a farm pond in the Sidiginamola village in Ballari district on Thursday, police said.

The victims have been identified as Rajesh (11) and Sivashankar (12). According to police, the incident took place when the children had gone swimming after playing cricket.

A first information report has been registered in connection with the incident at the Paramadevanahalli (PD village) police station. Further investigation is under way. (ANI)