Jhelum: Three children were drowned while swimming in River Jhelum in Jhelum on Saturday.
According to details, three children, including two girls, were swimming near River Jhelum bank when they drowned. On information, rescue 1122 staff reached the scene and were searching for the bodies. A mourning atmosphere prevailed in the houses of victims.
The authorities have banned bathing in the river but people could still not be stopped from this menace. There is need to ensure continuing checks and restrictions on bathing so as to avoid such incidents.