Karnataka: A weekend getaway turned into a tragedy on Sunday when three employees of a Bengaluru-based tech company drowned after being swept into the sea by strong waves at Dubbanshashi Beach near Gokarna, Karnataka.

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Outing Turns Tragic

Police have identified the deceased as Shobha Das Devendranath, 22, a native of Jharkhand, alongside 24-year-olds Mohammed Akram Ismail Ahmed and Vishwa AK. All three were part of a 16-member team from Alorica Ecopace, a firm based in Bellandur, Bengaluru. The team had arrived in Gokarna on Saturday evening for a weekend getaway and was staying at a private resort near the beach.

According to a report by India Today, the incident occurred when five members of the group ventured into the sea and were swept by sudden, powerful waves.

Lifeguards And Fishermen Save Two; Investigation Underway

Upon receiving information about the incident, lifeguards and nearby fishermen launched an immediate rescue operation. They managed to pull two other employees, Nishanth DV and Mohammed Kasim, to safety. Both survivors were taken to the Gokarna Primary Health Centre, where they received medical treatment.

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Despite swift intervention, rescue teams were unable to save Devendranath, Ahmed, and Vishwa. The bodies of all three victims have since been recovered.

Following the incident, the Gokarna Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.