Boy feared drowned in quarry near Kodanad

Akarsh was swimming with his two friends when they encountered strong currents in a deeper section of the water body.

A 15-year-old boy is feared drowned in a water body near his home near Kodanad on Friday.

Akarsh Renju, a native of Pettamala near Kodanad, went missing in the waters while taking a bath in an abandoned quarry. Akarsh was swimming with his two friends when they encountered strong currents in a deeper section of the water body.

Search on

Akarsh’s friends were able to swim to safety but were unable to rescue their friend. The Kodanad police have sought the help of the fire force and naval divers in the search for the boy.

The police have issued an advisory to the residents of the area to keep away from water bodies during the monsoon season as the heavy rain has caused strong currents which could easily drift away swimmers.