DANG: Two minors from Lamahi Municipality-11 in Dang district drowned while swimming in the Rapti River at Balarampur in Lamahi Municipality-9 in the district on Saturday.

The deceased have been identified as Ashraf Siddiqi (12) and Bablu Siddiqi (12) from the same locality, according to the District Police Office, Dang.

Further investigation into the case was underway, the police said.