Three children today drowned in the river Ganga while taking bath, police said.
They said the incident took place under Shivkuti police station area of the city when a group of children and teenagers, all residents of neighbouring localities, went for a dip in the river.
A strong current swept them away following which divers were pressed into service but they could not trace the children.
Their bodies were fished out after a couple of hours, police said.
