Five drown in separate incidents

Five persons, including two girls, have drowned in Rapti river in separate incidents, police said today.

Taufeeq (14), Ateequrehman (16) and Golu (15) drowned while taking a bath in the river in Bansi area yesterday, they said.

In another incident, Ayesha (19) and Husna (15) drowned similarly in Bhawaniganj area, they added.