SOCIETY — June 16, 2026
Two sisters drown in canal while fetching water in Nimroz
The girls fell into the canal around noon on Monday while fetching drinking water, according to district chief Mullah Abdul Qahar Nasir, who said villagers recovered the bodies before officials arrived.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — 2 min read
Two sisters aged 15 and 11 from Kang district in Nimroz province drowned in a water canal on Monday.
The girls fell into the canal around noon while fetching drinking water. Villagers recovered the bodies and returned them to the family.
Mullah Abdul Qahar Nasir, administrative chief of Kang district, confirmed the incident and said villagers recovered the bodies before officials arrived.
Residents have linked such incidents to water scarcity, which forces children to travel long distances to reach water sources.
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