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Three Mysuru Madrassa Students Found Dead in Mandya Canal as Search Continues for One More

Police say teams are still scanning the Ramaswamy Canal after six people were swept away during a supervised cleaning visit.

Overview

  • Police report recovering the bodies of three girls in Srirangapatna taluk, with one student still unaccounted for.
  • Fifteen students from an Islamic seminary in Mysuru were taken to the canal by staff for cleaning activities, according to Arakere Police.
  • Six people, including a teacher, were caught in strong currents; two, including the teacher, were rescued.
  • Fire and Emergency Services and local swimmers conducted searches that paused overnight due to poor visibility and resumed in the morning.
  • Arakere Police have registered a case as the Mandya Deputy Commissioner visited the site and the district administration prepares a safety review.