Manipur, July 5 -- A woman reportedly drowned at Lalambung Pukhri Achouba (local pond) on Sunday morning. It is suspected that she fell into the pond while attempting to pluck water lilies, sources said.

The deceased, Thangjam ongbi Memcha, 65, wife of Thangjam Brojen, is a resident of Lalambung Makhong Pukhri Achouba Mapal, Imphal West.

Locals say Memcha usually goes to take bath at the said pond in early morning. She went as usual but when she did not return in time, the family member informed the local club members. Family members along with locals started searching for her in the surrounding areas and in the pond.

The locals informed the Manipur Fire Service and started searching in the pond. Later at about 8.30 am, her body was fo...