Two youths drown in Meghadrigedda reservoir
Two 18-year-old students drowned in the Meghadrigedda reservoir in Pendurthi, India, while visiting with a group of friends. Local police have recovered the bodies and initiated a post-mortem investigation.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding public water bodies and the need for better supervision of youth recreational activities.
Two youths drowned in the Meghadrigedda Reservoir under the Pendurthi police station limits on Sunday.
According to the police, a group of five students, all pursuing Intermediate at a private college, had visited the reservoir for a day out. While they were playing in the waters, two youths identified as Deepak (18) and Ramachandra (18), reportedly slipped into the reservoir and went missing.
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