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Damoh Well Tragedy: Mother and Two Children Dead, 5-Year-Old Survives
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 11:15 PM
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A mother and two of her children tragically drowned in a well in Jamuniya village, Damoh, after she jumped in with them. The five‑year‑old daughter escaped unharmed.
On Tuesday morning, a tragic incident unfolded in Jamuniya village of Damoh district when 28‑year‑old Manju leapt into a well with her three children. The well, located on a residential street, was the site of the fatal plunge.
According to local police, the mother and two of her children drowned, while a five‑year‑old daughter managed to escape and was rescued by villagers. The identity of the children is not yet disclosed.
Police have registered a case under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and are investigating the circumstances that led to the incident. They are examining whether the well was properly guarded and whether any negligence contributed to the tragedy.
The incident has shocked the close‑knit community of Jamuniya, prompting calls for better safety measures around wells in rural areas. Local authorities are expected to release further details as the inquiry proceeds.
According to local police, the mother and two of her children drowned, while a five‑year‑old daughter managed to escape and was rescued by villagers. The identity of the children is not yet disclosed.
Police have registered a case under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and are investigating the circumstances that led to the incident. They are examining whether the well was properly guarded and whether any negligence contributed to the tragedy.
The incident has shocked the close‑knit community of Jamuniya, prompting calls for better safety measures around wells in rural areas. Local authorities are expected to release further details as the inquiry proceeds.