In a suspected case of drowning, two students were found dead in a local irrigation tank at Jaggapuram village in Edlapadu mandal of Palnadu district on Sunday evening. One of the deceased was an intermediate first-year student, while the other was a Class 7 student. Both hailed from Edlapadu and Boyapalem villages under Chilakaluripet constituency.
Discovery and Response
According to initial reports, suspicion arose after the families noticed the students' slippers lying on the bund of the Jaggapuram tank. The boys had reportedly left home earlier in the day but failed to return by evening, prompting worried parents to alert the police. It remains unclear whether the students had gone to the tank for swimming or to catch fish.
Police Action
Upon receiving information, Edlapadu police rushed to the spot and initiated a search operation. The bodies were recovered from the water and sent for postmortem examination. The deaths have cast a pall of gloom in the area, with grieving families demanding clarity on the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Investigation Underway
Police have registered a case and launched a detailed investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the incident. Authorities are examining all possible angles, including whether the drowning was accidental or if any foul play was involved.
Community Impact
The tragic incident has left the local community in shock. Residents have expressed their condolences and called for improved safety measures around water bodies to prevent such incidents in the future. The families of the victims have requested a thorough inquiry to bring closure to the matter.
