5 engineering students, including 3 women, drowned at Cauvery River confluence in Mekedatu due to whirlpool; 7 survived.

5 engineering students, including 3 women, from Bengaluru drowned at the Cauvery River confluence in Mekedatu, Kanakapura Taluk. The group of 12 students were swimming at the confluence when they were caught in a whirlpool; 7 others managed to escape. The area had warning signs and security guards, but the students ignored them. Police will review security arrangements to prevent future incidents.