Daijiworld Media Network - Muscat (SP)

Muscat, Aug 28: Two young people of Mangaluru origin drowned in the sea at Al Kaluf beach at Mavut Duqm, a mega industrial area in Oman. The tragedy happened on Friday August 27. The mortal remains of one of the victims was found by evening while search is on for the other.

The deceased have been identified as Rizwan Alekala (24) and Zameer Kotepura. Zameer's body was recovered while the police department is busy searching for Rizwan's body.

August 27 happened to be the first Friday after the lockdown was lifted in Oman. About 18 employees of a company had together visited the beach area in a vehicle. Out of those who entered the sea to swim, four were swept away by the waves. Two among them were rescued. Both Rizwan and Zameer Kotepura were good swimmers but because of unexpected depth at sea, they lost their lives, eyewitnesses explained.

Zameer's younger brother's marriage had taken place two days back. The family which was in a mood for celebration now finds itself covered in an abyss of grief.

A team of Social Forum Oman which rushed to the spot talked to the personal relations officer of the company. It has been coordinating with the company owners for putting together documents required and extending cooperation in the matter.