Ten people drowned in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district while collecting mussel shells in the Venkatapura river, with strong currents sweeping several individuals away.
The victims had gone to collect mussel shells
May 24, 2026
05:32 pm
What's the storyA tragic incident occurred in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district on Sunday, where 10 people drowned in the Venkatapura River.
The victims, a group of 14 people, had gone to collect mussel shells in the river near Bhatkal when they were swept away by strong currents, NDTV reported.
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