Two youngsters drown at Sodigedde beach in Bhatkal while picnicking with family

Bhatkal: 21 April 2024 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) In a tragic incident reported on Sunday at Sodigedde in Bhatkal, two youngsters died after drowning while swimming here.

The deceased have been identified as Inamullah (14) son of Moulana Niyamathullah Askeri and Kashif Ruknuddin (22) son of Ibrahim Ruknuddin, both residents of Bhatkal.

According to the reports, both Kashif and Inamullah were picnicking with their family when the incident took place. Reports added that Inamullah stepped into waters for a swim before he found himself stuck in the waves, drowning. 

Kashif jumped into the water after seeing Inamullah calling for help but unfortunately he too found himself drowning.

Local fishermen when alerted by the family's call for help, came for rescued and brought Inamullah ashore. Inamullah, however breathed his last before reaching hospital.

As soon as the news of the incident started making rounds on local social media groups, hundreds of people thronged to Sodigedde beach and started rescue operation for missing Kashif.

At the time of posting of this report, Kashif was not traced and an rescue operation was underway.