Two Kottayam youths are swept away by the waves while swimming near Bekal in Kerala

Two young men from Kottayam district went missing after they were swept away by strong waves while swimming in the sea near Kallinkal near Bekal on Sunday evening.

The missing youths have been identified as Avijit (20) and Appu Abraham (20). They were part of a group of four who had come to Bekal to visit the beach.

After visiting the beach, the group went for a swim in the sea near Kallinkal. While taking a bath, Abhijith and Appu were caught in strong currents and were swept away by the waves.

According to witnesses, the two youths were last seen near Red Moon Beach at dusk.

After receiving information about the incident, Bekal Coastal Police personnel and local residents rushed to the spot and launched a search operation, but the missing persons could not be traced.

Published – 15 Jun 2026 12:58 IST