Minor Drowns In Hotel Swimming Pool

Birgunj (Parsa), July 10: A child who had reportedly gone for swimming training in a hotel swimming pool has drowned.

Nine-year-old Bajrangi Rauniyar from Ranighat, Birgunj Metropolitan-11 died in the unfortunate incident that took place on Wednesday evening, District Police Office Chief Gautam Mishra said.

The child who fell unconscious after drowning in the swimming pool on the third floor of the hotel was rushed to the Narayani Hospital and he died while undergoing treatment.

"Investigation into the incident is underway with the instructor and lifeguard under surveillance", Mishra said.