KASUR, July 30: A man drowned his three minor daughters in Head Balloki Canal on Tuesday over domestic disputes.

Police said Muhammad Akmal had married Ayesha Bibi eight years ago and the couple was living at Magatwala with their three daughters namely Iram (8), Rabia (3) and eight-month-old Munazza.

The couple started quarrelling over domestic issues like birth of daughters. Akmal suspected that his wife had loose morals. On July 16, the parents of Ayesha took her to their home, leaving the girls with the father.

On Tuesday, Ayesha told the police that Akmal took his daughters towards canal. On the complaint of Ayesha, Sara-i-Alamgir police have registered a case against Akmal and arrested him.

Bodies are yet to be fished out.