Tragic Lake Drowning Claims Three Children During Dasara Vacation in Karnataka's Chikkaballapura

Oct 04, 2025 01:50 am CST

Three children aged 12 to 16 drowned in a lake in Achepalli village, Chikkaballapura district, during their Dasara vacation. What began as a swimming outing turned tragic when two non-swimmers struggled in the water, and the third drowned while attempting a rescue. Local police recovered the bodies with community assistance, leaving families devastated by the unexpected holiday tragedy.