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Three Teenagers Drown at Rushikonda Beach on Gandhi Jayanti
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 09:38 AM
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Three teenagers drowned after entering the sea during a Gandhi Jayanti outing at Rushikonda beach in Visakhapatnam. Police recovered one body Friday evening and found the other two washed ashore Saturday morning.
Police in Visakhapatnam confirmed that three teenage boys lost their lives after venturing into the sea during a Gandhi Jayanti outing at Rushikonda beach. The incident occurred on the 25th of January, the national holiday commemorating Mahatma Gandhi’s birth. Authorities recovered the body of one victim on Friday evening, while the bodies of the remaining two were found washed ashore early Saturday morning.
The boys were reportedly exploring the shoreline when they entered the water, which is known for strong currents and sudden undertows. Local officials have urged beachgoers to exercise caution and heed safety warnings.
The Visakhapatnam police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the drownings and are cooperating with the local coast guard to ensure no further incidents occur.
The boys were reportedly exploring the shoreline when they entered the water, which is known for strong currents and sudden undertows. Local officials have urged beachgoers to exercise caution and heed safety warnings.
The Visakhapatnam police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the drownings and are cooperating with the local coast guard to ensure no further incidents occur.