Amid thecelebration of Republic Day, three youths drown to death in Maijan area under Dibrugarhdistrict on Sunday.

Accordingto reports, the incident took place in Barpul Beel in Maijan. The deceased wereidentified as Sanjay Barman, Roushan Tamang and Rajib Dowerah.

Sources informed that they went for a picnic at the spot when the incident took place. The SDRF with the help of locals recovered the bodies. Meanwhile, a pall of gloom descended in the area following the incident.