Three teenagers drown in irrigation canal in Konaseema District
Three teenagers drowned in an irrigation canal in the Konaseema District while attempting a rescue. Local authorities have retrieved the bodies and launched an investigation into the incident.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights the dangers of irrigation canals and the need for improved safety measures in rural areas.
Two boys and a girl have allegedly drowned in an irrigation canal near Venkatayapalem village in the Ramachandrapuram Mandal of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema District on Friday (July 24, 2026). The deceased have been identified as Kanikella Ranjit (15) and Bokka Veerendra (19) from Kandiga village, and Vasudha Pavani (14) from Pasalapudi village in Ramachandrapuram Mandal.
The incident occurred when the two boys dived into the canal in an attempt to rescue Pavani after she accidentally slipped and fell.
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