Mohan Kuthar
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (RJP)
Mangaluru Jul 21: A man drowned in a swimming pool on Sunday, July 22, at Montepadavu near here.
Mohammed Khalil (30) is the person deceased. He worked as coolie at market in Mangaluru city.
Mohammed had gone to a swimming pool at Montepadavu with his brother and five friends after visit to his relative at Manjanady. While swimming, he was trapped in the silt of the swimming pool. His body was retrieved after half an hour.
The swimming pool, belonging to a person named Abbas, is used by many swimmers who visit there especially during weekends. It is said that there is a small swimming pool for children also next to it. Fee is also charged for swimming, but no lifeguard is provided,
Konaje police have registered a case.