India, July 27 -- Two youths tragically drowned in separate incidents in Malshej Ghat on Saturday while accompanying friends to enjoy the monsoon rains. Both drowning incidents occurred near the scenic Kalu Waterfall when the victims stepped into the Kalu River, unaware of the strong currents, and were swept away. Rescue teams jumped into action but could only recover their bodies.

18-year-old Pavan Sham Sathe, from Malkapur in Buldhana district, was swept away by the river's strong current at 1:30 pm. Police said he had been staying with his brother in Pune and had travelled to the popular tourist spot with a group of friends. Rescue personnel later retrieved his body from the river.

Barely two hours later, 20-year-old engineering stud...