Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore
Mangalore, Mar 9: A youth drowned at Suratkal Mallamar beach on Friday March 8.
The deceased has been identified as Afeez (18), resident of Krishnapur.
Afeez along with his eight friends went to Mallamar beach near Suratkal NITK lighthouse at around 1.15 pm when a huge wave suddenly dragged in Tarun when they were playing in the water. His friends' efforts to save him went in vain.
Immediately after the incident, four members fled from the place while two others in the group were caught by the public and handed over to Suratkal police.
A case has been registered in Suratkal police station.