17-year-old national-level cyclist from Puducherry drowns in Mandya drain
Mandya: A 17-year-old national-level cyclist from Puducherry, who was in town to attend a bicycle race here, reportedly drowned in a drain near Akkihebbalu, KR Pet taluk, on Saturday morning.
The body of bicyclist Alharsh was found on Sunday morning, sources said.
Alharsh and his friend reportedly had gone out to a place near the sports meet venue to relieve themselves on Saturday morning. Alharsh is said to have accidentally slipped and fallen into the drain, and was washed away.
The fire brigade staff members, who were informed of the incident, searched for the athlete’s body and found it on Sunday morning, said sources. Alharsh’s body is kept in the mortuary of the KR Pet taluk hospital.
The national-level bicycle polo sports meet was being organized by one Vasu, under the guidance of the BJP leaders, but there are apparently several loopholes in the organizational system.
While athletes from seven states are participating in the meet, they have not been provided proper toilet facilities. They are all, therefore, forced to answer the call of Nature beside the drain on the outskirts of the town, the citizens are learned to have alleged.
KR Pet Rural Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.
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Dakshina Kannada: Two girls drown while bathing near Kolyadakatta dam in Kadaba
Mangaluru: Two girl students drowned while bathing near the Kolyadakatta dam area of the Gundya river on Friday evening here in the Kadaba Taluk of the district.
The deceased have been identified as Arpita (15) and Sunita (21), both residents of Vimalagiri in Kutrupadi village.
According to reports, five girl students had visited the river along with their friends as it was a holiday. While bathing in the river, the two students reportedly entered a deeper portion of the water without realising the depth and began drowning.
Those accompanying them tried to rescue the duo, but were unsuccessful, leading to the tragedy.
After receiving information about the incident, Kadaba Police Station personnel visited the spot and conducted an inspection. The bodies were later recovered with the help of local residents.
