4 drowned in Ganga

Tuesday, May 15, 2007, 11:35 [IST]

Mirzapur, May 14 (UNI) Four children were today drowned in the Ganga in Chunnar area of the district.

Police said the incident took place in Barsaatpur village, when five children went to take a bath in Ganga.

While one was saved, the other four drowned.

The deceased were identified as Mili (12), Rinku (6) and Pintu (12). However, one remained unidentified.

UNI

Topics: ere, drowned, ganga, chunnar, district., br/br/, police

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