Mulugu: A tragic incident unfolded on the day of Diwali in Mulugu district when four youths drowned in the Godavari river on Saturday evening while swimming in the river.
The deceased were identified as Tumma Karthik (19), Sanke Srikanth (20), Kodirekkala Anvesh (20) and Rayavarapu Prakash (19).
According to the police sources, a total of 20 youngsters headed to the river bank to celebrate the birthday of a friend. However, four of them ventured into the river to swim.
A team led by Venkatapuram Circle Inspector Sivaprasad retrieved the bodies of four youths.
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