Sun Nov 02 11:47:52 UTC 2025: Summary:
This is a news article published on November 2, 2025, by The Hindu, reporting the tragic drowning of three pharmacy students from Karnataka at Payyambalam Beach in Kannur. The students, identified as Mohammed Afnan Ahmed, Mohammad Rehanuddin, and Afras Mohammed, were swept away by strong undercurrents while swimming early Sunday morning. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful, and their bodies were later recovered. Police are investigating the incident.
News Article:
Three Pharmacy Students Drown at Kannur Beach
KANNUR, November 2, 2025 – Tragedy struck Payyambalam Beach this Sunday morning as three pharmacy students from Karnataka drowned while swimming. The victims have been identified as Mohammed Afnan Ahmed, Mohammad Rehanuddin, and Afras Mohammed, all DPharma students currently undertaking their internships.
According to local police reports, the incident occurred early in the morning when the students entered the water. When one student was pulled away by strong undercurrents, his two friends attempted to rescue him but were also caught in the powerful currents.
“The group unfortunately entered the water in an area known for its dangerous undercurrents, a section of the beach where swimming is strongly discouraged,” stated a local resident.
Despite immediate rescue operations involving lifeguards and local fishermen, the three students could not be saved. Their bodies were recovered later in the day.
The Kannur police have launched an investigation into the incident.
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