Father Allegedly Pushes Two Children Into Canal in Yadgir; Both Die
YADGIR, August 20, 2026: A tragic incident in Yadgir district has shocked residents after a nine-year-old girl and her two-and-a-half-year-old brother died after allegedly being pushed into an irrigation canal by their father.
According to police, the incident took place in the Bigudi area under Gogi police limits. The father, identified in reports as Shantappa, had reportedly left home with his three children. Police said he allegedly took two of the children to the canal and pushed them into the water.
The father reportedly took his six-year-old daughter with him and later travelled towards Yadgir town. He then contacted the emergency helpline and informed authorities that he had pushed two of his children into the canal. Police subsequently began a search operation.
The search continued with assistance from the Fire Department, while officials from the Krishna Bhagya Jala Nigam Limited were requested to stop the water flow in the canal to assist the rescue operation. The body of the young boy was reportedly recovered first, followed later by the body of his sister.
Police said preliminary questioning indicated that the father believed the two children were closer to their mother and that he had been experiencing problems in his relationship with them. These statements form part of the police investigation and will be subject to further legal proceedings.
The incident has caused deep shock in the local community and has also drawn attention to the consequences of serious family disputes involving children. Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.