Tragic Drowning Incident in Parvatipuram Manyam

Two nine-year-old government school students drowned in a lake in Parvatipuram Manyam district, as they went there to bathe after school. The tragic incident occurred due to getting stuck in soil. Police have registered a case under BNSS, following the unfortunate event.

In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through Parvatipuram Manyam district, two young students lost their lives on Monday after drowning in a local lake. The victims, both nine years old, had gone to the lake for a bath after school hours in the scorching summer heat.

Police officials reported that the incident occurred around 4 PM, when the children unwittingly entered the lake and became trapped in the soil, leading to their untimely demise. Palakonda Deputy Superintendent of Police, G Rambabu, confirmed these details in a statement to PTI.

The incident highlights the dangers children face during leisure activities. In response, authorities have registered a case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for death due to drowning. The community is in mourning as families and officials grapple with the devastating loss.

(With inputs from agencies.)