College student drowns in lake while swimming with friends
A 20-year-old college student named Harsha drowned in Hesaraghatta Lake after skipping classes to go swimming with friends. Local authorities and emergency services recovered his body, and a police investigation into the incident is currently underway.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing safety risks associated with unauthorized swimming in local water bodies and the importance of water safety awareness among youth.
A 20-year-old college student drowned in Hesaraghatta Lake after he went swimming with his friends instead of attending college, the police said. The deceased, Harsha, was the son of Vishwanath and Bhavya, residents of Kamakshipalya.
According to reports, Harsha had completed the Ganesh puja at home on Monday and had told his mother that a Ganesha idol had been installed at his college. He then left home, but instead of going to college, he went to Hesaraghatta Lake with his friends.
While swimming, Harsha reportedly entered deeper waters and drowned after struggling to swim.
On receiving information about the incident, Soladevanahalli police and Fire and Emergency Services personnel rushed to the spot and launched a search operation.
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