Two youths drown while swimming in lake in Mandya village

MANDYA: Two young men drowned while swimming in a lake near Yaraganahalli in Nagamangala taluk on Monday. The deceased have been identified as Prakash Gowda (24) and Yashas (23).

The incident occurred when the two had gone swimming in Yaraganahalli Lake with their friends. Both drowned in the lake, police said. Their bodies were recovered today and handed over to the families after post-mortem examination.

District in-charge Minister N Cheluvaraya Swamy visited the spot and consoled the bereaved families. A case has been registered under the Bindiganavile police station limits.

Police said the exact cause of the drowning is yet to be ascertained. Preliminary inquiry suggests the youths may have ventured into deep water. Locals have urged authorities to put up warning boards and safety measures around the lake to prevent such incidents in the future. (ANI)