According to local sources, Rukon was playing near the pond adjacent to their house in the afternoon. Marufa and Maria, two siblings drowned while they were playing near the pond adjacent to their house. On the other hand Yasin, 1, son of Lokman Hossain of Angaria village died after he drowned in the pond near the house. Locals rescued them and those to local hospital where the doctors declared them dead. In Rajshahi city, two children drowned while playing near a pond in Horgram area.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 06, 2016 16:18 UTC