Tragedy Strikes: Three Young Lives Lost in Mahananda River

Three teenage cousins drowned in the Mahananda river in Malda district, West Bengal, during a swim. The incident left the Magura village community in deep sorrow. As they did not return home, a search was initiated, and their bodies were found later in the afternoon.

In a tragic incident in West Bengal's Malda district, three teenage boys drowned in the Mahananda river on Sunday, police have confirmed.

The unfortunate event occurred at Tekna ghat under the Pukhuria police station area when three cousins went swimming in the river. Identified as Biswajit Chowdhury, Aditya Chowdhury, and Satyajit Chowdhury, the victims hailed from Magura village.

Despite their friends returning home early, the three boys continued swimming. Concern arose when they did not return home, prompting a search that led to the discovery of their bodies later in the afternoon. The entire community is now in mourning following the loss of these young lives.

(With inputs from agencies.)