Two students drowned after venturing into a deep quarry pond while bathing with friends at Kodithottam near Erumely in Kottayam on Sunday.
The deceased were identified as Ashlin, 19, an automobile engineering student, and Asher, 16, a Plus One student, both natives of Kodithottam near here.
According to police, the two were part of a five member group that had gone to the abandoned quarry pond for a swim. They reportedly slipped into a deep section of the water and disappeared.
A search operation launched by local residents with the assistance of the Fire and Rescue Services led to the recovery of their bodies.
The bodies have been shifted for a post-mortem examination. The Erumely police have registered a case .
Published – June 28, 2026 09:14 pm IST