SANGUEM
In a tragic incident that has raised concerns over safety violations in restricted areas, two youths drowned in the Selaulim canal at Copromddi in Quepem on Sunday afternoon,
According to reports, the youths had entered the canal for a bath and ventured into deep waters when the mishap occurred. While their identities have not yet been officially disclosed, preliminary information suggests they were residents of Margao.
Clear signboards are installed at multiple points along the canal, prohibiting vehicle entry and warning against bathing or venturing into the waters. Despite these restrictions, the youths are believed to have accessed the restricted zone.
Police sources said the area is regularly patrolled, as groups of youth often gather near the canal despite warnings. Notably, personnel had reportedly visited the site barely half an hour before the incident.
During the panchanama, police recovered a two-wheeler, footwear and other personal belongings believed to belong to the deceased, indicating they had entered the water shortly before the incident.
With the assistance of locals and authorities, both bodies were later retrieved from the canal. Police have registered a case of unnatural death, and further investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
The incident has once again raised serious concerns over safety and enforcement of restrictions at the Selaulim canal, which has witnessed similar incidents in the past.
