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NATIONAL · The Hindu · 2026-10-02 · editor 9/10 · 1 min read fact-checked

Search underway for three boys swept away at Rushikonda beach

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Three 14-year-old students from Madhurawada are missing after being swept away by strong waves at Rushikonda beach in Visakhapatnam on Friday. The boys were part of a larger group of students visiting the beach during a holiday when the incident occurred.

Local authorities, including the city and marine police, have launched a search operation involving local swimmers and a specialized scuba-diving team. Commissioner of Police Shankhabrata Bagchi is personally monitoring the rescue efforts. As of Friday evening, the search for the missing students continued, with further details regarding their identities still pending.

Editor's note: The article accurately summarizes the search and rescue efforts for the missing students, including the involvement of police and specialized teams.

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