VISAKHAPATNAM: Two children drowned in Upputeru (brackish water) at Sirimamidi village under Sompeta mandal in Srikakulam district on Sunday. The incident came to light on Monday. The deceased were D Srisanth (6) and K Harshit (8), both friends and natives of Sirimamidi village.
Police said families of Srisanth and Harshit went to Upputeru in the evening to celebrate Rakhi Purnima. After some time, parents of the children returned home. According to report, while the two children were playing in the sand dunes, they accidentally fell into the water and drowned. As the children didn’t return home, parents launched a search.
Later, fishermen found the bodies in the water. A case has been registered and investigation is on.
