Dhangadhi, October 15:

Three youths drowned to death in Kailash river when they were returning home from Santada VDC of Accham district after shopping for Dashain today. Two others were injured in the incident.

Reban Kumari Rawal, 15 and Kamala Rawal, 11, daughters of Padam Bahadur Rawal of Santada VDC-7, and Mata Kumari Rawal, 18, daughter of Dev Bahadur Rawal of the same place drowned to death, a journalist in Achham, Ramesh Rawal, said adding that Amba Kumar Rawal, 16, and Bharat Rawal, 22, swam to safety but were injured.

All five were swept away while crossing the Kailash river instead of using a bridge over the river which was half a kilometer away.

The dead bodies were cremated today while the injured are undergoing treatment in Santada sub health post, Achham district police office said.