Prayagraj, Jun 9 (PTI) Two minor brothers drowned in the Ganga river while swimming in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj district on Tuesday morning, police said.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (Karchana) Sunil Kumar said police received information at around 9 am about two teenagers drowning in the river near Manaiya Ghat in the Naini Industrial area police station limits.
The deceased were identified as Rajan (16) and Abhishek (14), who had gone to bathe in the river with their relative Sunny, he said.
“The two brothers entered deep waters while swimming and drowned. Sunny was rescued by local residents,” the ACP said.
The bodies were taken into custody by police and later handed over to the family members, officials said. PTI KIS s PRK
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