3 girls drown in Yamuna in UP’s Banda

Three girls drowned in the Yamuna river in Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district.

Banda: Three girls drowned in the Yamuna river in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district on Wednesday, police said.

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The incident occurred in Kherha village here, they said.

"Around 12.00 noon, Priti, Kiran and Shikha, in the age group of 9-11 years, ventured deep into the river while taking bath. They died trying to save each other from drowning," Additional Superintendent of Police Lal Bharat Kumar Pal said.

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The bodies were fished out with the help of villagers and boatmen and sent for post-mortem, the officer added. (PTI)