Kurigram, July 28 -- grade students died after drowning in a pond while reportedly collecting water lilies on Monday afternoon.

The incident took place in the Uttar Kutichandrakhana area in Fulbari upazila of Kurigram.

The deceased were identified as Asha Moni, 11, daughter of Alom Mia, and Sumaiya, 11, daughter of Abu Bakkar Siddique. Both were students of Uttar Kutichandrakhana High School.

According to locals, the two girls had left home without informing their families. When they failed to return by evening, family members began searching the area.

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