India, Oct. 31 -- Two sisters drowned after slipping inside a pond in Nuh's Pathkhori village in Firozpur Jhirka on Thursday, said police.

Police identified the deceased as Sanna, 19, and Sajmin, 13. The incident took place between 6.30am and 7am when the duo had gone to the banks of the pond to clean utensils.

Police said that Sanna came to her paternal home in Nuh two days ago from Palwal.

Investigators said that initial investigation suggests that Sajmin had slipped inside the pond first after losing grip due to the steep banks which prompted Sanna to rush for her help. During this, Sanna also slipped and fell into the water body. They both probably panicked and drowned.

Police said a man who was crossing the area spotted slippers ...