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Two girls drown in Gurugram golf course pond after unauthorised entry
Two 12-year-old girls from Bihar died after entering a restricted waterbody at a golf course in Gurugram on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred between 12:30pm and 1pm, according to police.
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The two minors drowned in a pond at the fenced-off golf course in Gurugram, Haryana, police said. Both victims were natives of Bihar, though they were present in the area at the time of the incident.
According to the police timeline, the drowning occurred between 12:30pm and 1pm on Tuesday. The girls had managed to breach the course's fencing to access the waterbody, authorities stated.
The exact circumstances leading to the incident remained under investigation. Police are examining how the children gained access to the restricted area and whether adequate safety measures were in place at the course.
The case highlights concerns over water safety at recreational facilities and the need for improved security at restricted areas frequented by the public. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the recovery operations or ongoing inquiries.