3 Bengaluru techies drown during company outing as powerful waves sweep them away at Gokarna beach
New Delhi: Three employees of a Bengaluru-based company drowned after powerful sea waves swept them away at Dubbanshashi Beach near Gokarna in Karnataka on Sunday. The bodies of all three victims have been recovered, while two other employees were rescued during the incident.
The deceased have been identified as Shobha Das Devendranath, 22, a native of Jharkhand, Mohammed Akram Ismail Ahmed and Vishwa AK, 24. All three were part of a 16-member team from Alorica Ecopace, a Bengaluru-based company with an office in Bellandur.
According to the available information, the group had travelled to Gokarna for an outing and reached the coastal town on Saturday evening. They were staying at a private resort near the beach.
Two employees rescued by lifeguards and local fishermen
The incident took place when five members of the group entered the sea at Dubbanshashi Beach. Powerful waves suddenly swept them away from the shore, leaving them struggling in the water.
Following the incident, lifeguards and local fishermen rushed to carry out rescue operations. While two employees were successfully brought to safety, the remaining three drowned.
The survivors have been identified as Nishanth DV and Mohammed Kasim. Both were rescued by lifeguards and local fishermen before being shifted to the Gokarna Primary Health Centre for medical treatment.
Despite the rescue efforts, Shobha, Akram and Vishwa could not be saved. Their bodies were later recovered.
Police begin investigation into Gokarna beach incident
Following the incident, Gokarna police registered a case and launched an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
The incident has once again highlighted the dangers of entering the sea during rough conditions, particularly when strong waves and currents make swimming difficult.
The three deaths have turned the company outing into a tragedy, with police continuing their investigation into the incident.