Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Nov 17: In connection with the tragic drowning of three young women in a swimming pool at a resort in Uchila, the police have taken VAZCO Beach Resort owner, Manohar Puthran, into custody for questioning. Allegations have surfaced that the incident occurred due to the resort's failure to adhere to regulations.
The Mangaluru sub-divisional officials have stated that the resort’s trade license and tourism permit have been suspended. It will remain sealed until the investigation is concluded, according to police reports.
The victims of the unfortunate incident are Nishitha M D (21), Parvathi S (20) and Keerthana N (21) from Mysuru.
The three friends had arrived in Mangaluru for a weekend getaway. After checking into a room at the resort near the beach earlier in the day, they entered the swimming pool for recreation. One of the women reportedly slipped into the six-foot-deep end of the pool, and the others drowned while trying to save her. An investigation into the incident is underway.
Ullal police rushed to the scene to conduct a preliminary inspection. Speaking about the incident, Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal stated that none of the three knew how to swim, which led to their deaths. All three were engineering final-year students from Mysuru, and their families have been informed.
No help despite cries for assistance
The resort reportedly did not have a lifeguard on duty or any warning signs indicating the depth of the pool. The commissioner noted that although the victims shouted for help, no one came to their aid. The matter is under further investigation.