Search Underway for Three Boys Swept Away at Visakhapatnam Beach

A search operation is underway for three 14-year-old boys who went missing at Rushikonda beach in Visakhapatnam on Friday, October 2, 2026. The students, part of a group from Madhurawada, were playing in the water when strong waves pulled them into deeper sections of the sea. Their companions raised an alarm, but initial rescue attempts by locals were unsuccessful.

City police, marine police, local swimmers, and a specialized scuba-diving team have been deployed to search the area. Commissioner of Police Shankhabrata Bagchi is personally monitoring the rescue efforts near the IT SEZ junction. Authorities continue to search for the missing youths, and further details are currently pending.

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