Muzaffarpur: Police on Thursday recovered a mother and daughter from drowning in Bagmati River in Muzaffarpur. Three bodies were later recovered in a search operation. Reportedly, the mother allegedly jumped into the river along with her four children.

"The incident took place on July 16, when Reena Devi (35) allegedly pushed four of her children into Baghmati River after having a heated argument with her husband over a phone call. Later, Reena also jumped into the river but we were able to rescue her along with her seven-year-old daughter Radha," said District Magistrate (DM), Alok Ranjan.