Kanchanpur, Aug 17: Three persons were killed after drowning in local rivers and canals at different places of the district on Tuesday.

Sunil Tamang, 15, of Punarbas Municipality-1 drowned while taking a bath in a local river, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Naina Singh Karki.

Jayalal Chaudhary, 55, of Belauri Municipality-2 died after drowning in a local canal, he said.

Suklalal Dagaura, 60, of Belauri Municipality-6 drowned in a local river. RSS