Overview

• The victims were identified as Khushi, 13, and sisters Komal, 13, and Sonakshi, 14, from Parnoulian Sanhal village in Bangana tehsil.
• According to accounts relayed by police, one girl slipped into deep water and the other two were swept under while trying to rescue her.
• Villagers located the bodies downstream, doctors at Adarsh Hospital in Thanakalan declared them dead, and autopsies are being conducted at Civil Hospital, Una by a board of doctors.
• Police say no foul play is suspected and the parents have not raised any suspicion.
• Residents say the rivulet is used for washing and watering cattle, villagers have urged safety measures, the local MLA pledged to take up the issue with the state government, and the chief minister and deputy chief minister expressed condolences.