Mysuru (Karnataka), Apr 19 (PTI) Six people, including two minors, drowned in the Cauvery river in Mysuru district on Sunday, while two others are in critical condition, police said.
The incident occurred near the Arkeshwara Swamy temple close to KR Nagar, when a group that had come to attend the Hazrat Khadar Lingavalli Urs went for a swim in the river.
“Eight persons had entered the river for swimming, of whom six drowned. Two have been rescued and shifted to Mysuru for further treatment, and their conditions are critical,” a police officer said.
Police identified the deceased as Aiman (13) from Bengaluru, Afeef (13) from KR Nagar, Yasin (23) from Bengaluru, Neha (22) from Bengaluru, Fatima (30) from Ooty, and Umer (5) from Mysuru.
Further investigation
is underway, police added. PTI COR GMS ADB
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