Hyderabad, Feb. 24 -- A swimming lesson at a private pool in Old Alwal ended in tragedy on Sunday evening when an 18-year-old college student was found unresponsive in the water and later declared dead at a hospital.

Police have initiated criminal proceedings against the pool owner and coach following a complaint from her family.

The student, Vaishnavi, had recently joined coaching sessions at a facility in Ayyappa Nagar Colony and was attending regular classes. Around 5.50 pm, she was inside the pool along with several others when she suddenly stopped moving while in shallow water.

CCTV footage reveals series of events

According to police, CCTV footage shows her standing before collapsing unexpectedly. Those around her initially beli...