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Two Karnataka men arrested after lifeguard assault at Kozhikode beach
Police arrested two visitors from Karnataka following an alleged attack on lifeguards at Kozhikode beach in Kerala. The incident occurred when the lifeguards attempted to enforce safety protocols at the popular swimming destination.
LSN India ·
Two men from Karnataka have been arrested in connection with an assault on lifeguards at Kozhikode beach in Kerala on June 3. The confrontation began when the lifeguards cautioned a group of visitors against swimming beyond the designated safety zone, prompting the alleged violent response.
The lifeguards were performing their routine duty of enforcing beach safety regulations when the altercation occurred. The individuals targeted by the alleged assault were carrying out standard protocols designed to protect swimmers from hazardous conditions.
Police authorities registered a case following a complaint from the lifeguards and subsequently arrested the two accused men. The arrests were made as part of efforts to maintain order and safety at the beach, which attracts considerable numbers of visitors throughout the year.
The incident underscores tensions that occasionally arise between beach staff and visitors over adherence to safety guidelines. Local authorities have emphasized the importance of respecting lifeguard instructions to prevent drowning incidents and other maritime emergencies.