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Two polytechnic students drown in pond at Pendurthi

Headline via The Hindu · first report 12 Nov, 20:52 IST, latest 12 Nov, 23:58 IST

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What we know

2 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from The Hindu at 12 Nov, 20:52 IST; the latest is from Deccan Chronicle at 12 Nov, 23:58 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

StatusVerified
Reported by2 news organisations
First report12 Nov, 20:52 IST
Latest report12 Nov, 23:58 IST
DeskIndia

What the reports sayEach newsroom’s own summary of its report, from its feed

According to Pendurthi police, four students went to the pond to swim after writing an examination and having lunch. The two deceased could not swim and drowned soon after entering the water

Quoted from the newsrooms’ own feeds, with their names and links. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details.

About Andhra Pradesh IndiaAsiaEducation 12 Nov 2026

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