Goa, May 5 -- A heartbreaking incident took place on Sunday evening in Padamol, located in the Sirvoi-Quepem area, where a young girl, estimated to be around 8 to 9 years old, tragically lost her life after drowning in a canal. The sudden and sorrowful event has cast a shadow over the local community, leaving residents in shock and grief.

Upon receiving information about the drowning, the Quepem Police promptly arrived at the scene to carry out the necessary legal formalities. A panchanama, which is a detailed site inspection and documentation procedure commonly conducted in such cases, was completed at the location. Following this, the authorities arranged for the body to be transported to the District Hospital in Margao. There, a postm...