Kolar, May 18 -- A tragic incident claimed the lives of a father and his two young sons after they drowned in a farm pond at Nakkanahalli village in Malur taluk of Kolar district on Sunday, May 17.

The deceased have been identified as Srinivas (40) and his sons Chetan (13) and Rajesh (8). A case has been registered at Masti Police Station.

According to police, the heartbreaking incident occurred when Srinivas had taken his children to a farm pond to teach them swimming during the weekend holiday.

Police said the family had gone near an agricultural pond belonging to a local resident identified as Bhairappa. During the visit, Srinivas allegedly slipped and fell into the deep water. In an attempt to rescue him, the two children also ente...