Bengaluru techie drowns during picnic in Shivamogga’s Sagara, case filed

By Vinaykumar Patil | First Published Aug 23, 2024, 11:16 AM IST

In Shimoga's Sagara Taluk, 22-year-old Bengaluru engineer Kushal drowned while swimming at Champaka Sarasu during a picnic with friends. After disappearing from view, his body was later recovered by the fire brigade. The Anandpur police have registered a case.

A tragic incident occurred in Shimoga's Sagara Taluk, where a young engineer from Bengaluru lost his life while on a picnic. The victim, 22-year-old Kushal, had travelled with friends to enjoy a day out at Champaka Sarasu near Anandpur. Kushal and his friends Sai Ram and Yashwant had planned the trip from Bengaluru to Kuvempur's house. While approaching Shimoga, they decided to explore Champaka Sarasu, a scenic spot recommended by a local.

Upon arriving at the location, the group engaged in a photo shoot and observed local youths swimming in the lake. Inspired by this, Kushal decided to join in and went for a swim. However, after a while, he vanished from sight, causing panic among his friends.

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Realising something was wrong, they quickly alerted the Anandpur police station. A search operation was conducted by the fire brigade, who eventually recovered Kushal's body from the lake.

The Anandpur police have registered a case in connection with the incident. This unfortunate event brought a sudden end to what was meant to be a joyful outing for the young engineer and his friends.

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