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The text is a news article from the November 2, 2025, e-paper edition of The Hindu, reporting the tragic death of two 14-year-old twin brothers, Raman and Laxman, who were found drowned in a temple pond in Chittur, Palakkad, India. The boys had been missing since the previous evening. Their electric scooter was found nearby, and police suspect they may have entered the pond to fish, despite not knowing how to swim.

News Article:

Twin Brothers Drown in Temple Pond in Chittur

PALAKKAD, November 2, 2025 – Tragedy struck Chittur near Palakkad, Kerala, as the bodies of 14-year-old twin brothers, Raman and Laxman, were discovered in a temple pond on Sunday. The boys, ninth-grade students at Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Chittur, had been missing since Saturday evening.

Raman and Laxman, sons of Kashi Viswanathan, were last seen on Saturday around 6 p.m. after reportedly praying at the Lankeswaram Siva Temple. Local residents conducted a search on Saturday night but were unsuccessful in locating the twins. Laxman’s body was found in the temple pond on Sunday morning, leading to the subsequent discovery of Raman’s body. Their electric scooter was found abandoned near the pond.

Police suspect the brothers, who were known to be non-swimmers, may have entered the pond to fish. Post-mortem examinations were conducted at the Government District Hospital, after which the bodies were handed over to the family. The investigation is ongoing.

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