Police said today the 13-year-old boy who went missing in Gunjur drowned in a pond near Berending.
Police in a statement, said: “The Inspector General’s Office hereby informs the public that it has received a report of the missing of Malang Jarju, a 13 year old boy on the 23rd April 2021 at Gunjur Police Station.
“An investigation was opened into the matter of the missing child and search conducted in collaboration with parents.
“On Sunday 25th April 2021, it was discovered that the boy had drowned and the body was recovered from a pond around Berending village.
“The Police are working with family members for necessary actions in handling the situation.
“Community members, parents and care givers around the quarry where this pond is situated are urged to be vigilant and employ due care by not allowing children to go swimming at the pond.
“The cooperation and understanding of the public particularly residents of the area around the pond, is highly solicited.”
