Three teenagers drown at Visakhapatnam beach during Gandhi Jayanti outing

Three teenagers drowned at Rushikonda beach in Visakhapatnam during a trip organized to mark Gandhi Jayanti, according to police authorities in Andhra Pradesh. The tragedy unfolded when the boys ventured into the sea, apparently unaware of or disregarding the dangerous conditions.

Local authorities recovered the first body on Friday evening, following initial reports of the drowning incident. Search and rescue operations continued through the night, resulting in the discovery of the two remaining bodies early Saturday morning as they washed ashore.

The incident has raised fresh concerns about water safety at popular beach destinations during holiday periods, when crowds of visitors increase significantly. Police have not yet disclosed the ages of the teenagers or details regarding the circumstances that led them to enter the sea.

The tragedy comes as India observes Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, a national holiday when many families undertake outings to beaches and other recreational sites. Authorities typically intensify safety measures during such periods, though incidents of drowning continue to claim lives at coastal areas across the country.