India, Nov. 3 -- Three medical students studying in Bengaluru, Karnataka, tragically lost their lives after being swept away by strong waves while swimming off Payyambalam Beach in Kannur, Kerala. The incident occurred on Sunday morning.

According to police officials investigating the case, the victims have been identified as Afnan, Rahanuddeen, and Afras, all of whom were medical students from Bengaluru and residents of Karnataka. The tragic incident happened at around 11 am when a group of eight students entered the sea for a swim, said a report by news agency PTI.

Authorities said that while all eight students ventured into the water together, three of them were caught in powerful waves and pulled away from the shore. Lifeguards and ...