Two teenagers drowned in the Manair River near Sircilla in Telangana’s Rajanna Sircilla district, according to local authorities, in an incident that occurred when the youths entered the water without knowing how to swim.
Police and rescue personnel responded after reports that the pair had ventured into the river and were unable to stay afloat. Efforts to recover the bodies were undertaken by local teams familiar with the waterway.
Officials said neither teenager had swimming skills, a factor that contributed to the tragedy. The Manair River flows through parts of northern Telangana and attracts visitors, particularly during warmer months when water levels and currents can vary.
Local authorities have periodically warned residents about the dangers of entering rivers and irrigation channels without proper safety measures or supervision. Drowning incidents involving young people who lack swimming ability remain a recurring concern in rural and semi-urban areas across India, where formal water safety education is limited in many communities.
Local police registered a case and began inquiries into the circumstances leading to the drowning. Family members were informed and post-mortem procedures were initiated according to standard protocol. Telangana authorities have previously issued advisories about river safety during monsoon and summer seasons when water levels fluctuate unpredictably.
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