Father throws children into canal; girl drowns

A tragic incident occurred on March 17 in Draksharamam, Konaseema District. A six-year-old girl drowned in an irrigation canal after her father, Pilli Raju, allegedly threw her and her ten-year-old brother, Sandeep, into the water. Reports indicate that Raju took his children to the canal, possibly due to personal issues. Sandeep was able to swim to safety, but unfortunately, his sister did not survive. The girl's body was later found in the canal. Authorities are currently searching for Raju, who has gone missing since the incident. Police have registered a case and are actively investigating. The girl's body has been sent to a government hospital for a post-mortem examination.