Balasore, Apr 5: In a tragic incident, a class X student drowned to death in Miripurkhaira village under Khaira police station in Balasore district here on Friday morning.

The deceased has been identified as Amit Gochhayat, son of Brahmananda Gochhayat. 

According to the information, Amit went to take a bath in a pond near his house, where he lost his balance and fell to death.

After noticing Amit, locals rescued him and immediately rushed him to the Simulia Hospital, where he was declared dead.

On being informed, local police reached the spot and started an investigation into the matter. 

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