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Three children drown in Vakarai tank

Sunday, 06 July 2025 - 9:13 pm

Three children were reported drowned while bathing in the Kariappan Ki i tank in Vakarai, police said.

The victims, two girls and one boy aged 10 and 11, were reportedly bathing in the tank when the tragedy occurred.

Police said that the bodies of all three children have been recovered. Further investigations are being carried out by the Vakarai Police.


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