Raichur: A tragic drowning incident occurred on Saturday evening at the Tungabhadra River in Mantralaya, located on the Raichur border, claiming the lives of five individuals. The victims included a five-year-old boy, his father, two youths, and a young woman.
Victims Identified
The deceased have been identified as Vadla Satish, 35, from Hyderabad, Telangana; his son Yuvan Chandra, 5; Raghavendra, 28, a resident of Mantralaya; Vadla Dhanu, 23, from Yemmiganur in Kurnool district; and Sandhya, 22, from Anantapur.
Sequence of Events
The group had arrived at a relative's house in Mantralaya to attend a Satyanarayana Puja scheduled for Sunday. On Saturday evening, they went to the river for a swim. According to reports, young Yuvan Chandra began to struggle in the water. In an attempt to rescue him, the others ventured into deeper waters but were swept away by the current.
Aparna, a young woman from Adoni, managed to survive the incident. She immediately alerted local residents and family members about the tragedy.
Rescue Operation
Upon receiving information, Mantralaya police, led by DSP Bhargavi and circle inspector Dasthagiri, rushed to the spot. Fire and emergency services personnel, along with expert swimmers, were deployed for a rescue operation. Local fishermen also joined the intensive search using country boats.
During the operation, the body of a youth identified as Dhanush was recovered first. The remaining bodies were later retrieved and sent to a government hospital for postmortem examination.
Legal Action
A case has been registered at Mantralaya police station, and further investigations are underway.
