Mancherial: Two teens drown in Godavari

G Uday Kiran said that Altheti Ajay (19), a degree student and Gandham Charan (19) from Kondapur village in Dandepalli mandal met a watery grave when they were taking dip in a deepest spot of the river.

Mancherial: Two teenagers accidentally drowned in Godavari river while taking a dip in it at Dwaraka village in Dandepalli mandal on Sunday.

Dandepalli Sub-Inspector G Uday Kiran said that Altheti Ajay (19), a degree student and Gandham Charan (19) from Kondapur village in Dandepalli mandal met a watery grave when they were taking dip in a deepest spot of the river.

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The bodies were fished out from the spot with the help of expert divers. Youngsters were reportedly accepting baptism under the guidance of a pastor at the time of the incident.

However, police said that the background of the incident could be known only after receiving a complaint from family members of the teenagers.