NEW DELHI: At least eight people, including seven women, drowned in the Thatte Hakkalu river in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district on Sunday, according to police sources. The incident occurred near Bhatkal, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation by local authorities and emergency teams.
Incident Details
Officials reported that several individuals were swept away while bathing in the river. Rescue personnel are continuing operations amid fears that the death toll could rise. Further details are awaited as the situation develops.
Rescue Efforts Underway
Local emergency teams, including police and disaster response units, have been deployed to the scene. The search operation is ongoing, with divers and boats being used to locate any missing persons. Authorities have urged residents to avoid the area and exercise caution near water bodies during the monsoon season.
The tragic incident has cast a pall over the region, with families of the victims in shock. The district administration has announced compensation for the families of the deceased. An investigation into the circumstances of the drowning has been initiated.
