Father Drowns Saving Son in Tragic Pond Accident; Village Mourns

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News18•30-12-2025, 15:13
Father Drowns Saving Son in Tragic Pond Accident; Village Mourns
- •Simhadri Paparao (48) and his son Simhadri Jaswanth (15) drowned in a pond in Tekubaka village, Alluri Sitarama Raju district.
- •Their disappearance led to a search after slippers were found near the pond, eventually recovering both bodies.
- •Locals suggest Jaswanth fell while defecating, and Paparao drowned attempting to rescue him.
- •Another rumor circulating widely is that the accident occurred while making roosters swim for the upcoming Sankranti festival.
- •The tragedy has plunged the family and entire village into deep sorrow, especially just before the festival.
Why It Matters: A father and son tragically drowned in a village pond, leaving their community in profound grief.
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