Three children from the same family drowned in a canal in Austagram upazila of Kishoreganj on Friday evening.

The incident occurred at Alinagar Westpara area of Deoghar Union. The deceased were identified as Mahin, 6, son of Masuk Mia; Nazmul Hasan Sanil, 5, son of Abdus Sattar; and Mishkat, 4, son of Abul Kalam. All three were cousins.

According to the Fire Service and the victims’ families, the children fell into the canal while walking along its bank in the evening. Locals rescued Mahin and Mishkat and took them to Austagram Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared them dead.

Nazmul Hasan Sanil was later rescued by the Fire Service and rushed to the hospital, but he was also pronounced dead. The tragedy has cast a shadow of grief over the families and the entire locality.

Dr. Aminul Haq, Medical Officer of Austagram Upazila Health Complex, confirmed the incident.