Three youths drown in Haldhi Vaagu stream in Telangana's Siddipet
Synopsis
Three young men from Narsapur village drowned in the Haldhi Vaagu stream near Nacharam, Siddipet, after visiting a temple following a friend's wedding — none of them could swim. Their bodies were recovered the next morning, highlighting a recurring and preventable danger at Telangana's water bodies.
Key Takeaways
Yerragolla Prasanth (27) , Vikas (26) , and K.
Anand Reddy (27) drowned in the Haldhi Vaagu stream near Nacharam , Siddipet, on Wednesday .
All three were residents of Narsapur village , Siddipet district, and had attended a friend's wedding in Toopran .
None of the three victims knew how to swim, according to police.
Bodies were recovered on Thursday morning and sent for post-mortem examination.
Separately, three persons were injured in a DCM van accident in Koheda mandal , Siddipet, and a bus-DCM collision in Suryapet district left some of 30 passengers with minor injuries.
Three youths drowned in the Haldhi Vaagu stream near Nacharam in Wargal mandal of Siddipet district, Telangana, police confirmed on Thursday, 8 May 2025. The tragedy occurred on Wednesday but came to light only the following morning when the bodies were recovered from the stream.
What Happened
The three victims — Yerragolla Prasanth (27), Vikas (26), and K. Anand Reddy (27) — were all residents of Narsapur village in Siddipet district. They had travelled to Toopran on Wednesday to attend a friend's wedding. After the function, the group visited the Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple at Nacharam for darshan. While returning, they reportedly ventured into the Haldhi Vaagu stream.
According to police, none of the three knew how to swim. Despite this, they waded deep into the stream and drowned. When they failed to return, their friends launched a search. Their bodies were retrieved on Thursday morning and subsequently shifted to a government hospital for post-mortem examination.
Police Response and Investigation
Local police registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident. Authorities have not indicated any foul play, and the drowning is being treated as an accidental death. The bodies were handed over to the families following the post-mortem procedure.
Road Accidents Also Reported in Siddipet and Suryapet
In a separate incident on the same day, three persons were injured in a road accident near Venkateshwarlapalli in Koheda mandal of Siddipet district. A DCM van loaded with mangoes overturned, injuring the three occupants. Local residents reportedly took away mangoes that had spilled onto the road following the accident.
In another road accident in Suryapet district, a private travel bus en route from Hyderabad to Vijayawada collided with a DCM vehicle at Dwarakunt in Kodad mandal. The bus was carrying 30 passengers at the time of the collision. Some passengers sustained minor injuries and were shifted to a nearby hospital. Police suspect the bus driver dozed off, leading to the crash. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway.
A Recurring Danger at Water Bodies
This incident is a grim reminder of the recurring risk posed by streams and water bodies in Telangana, particularly when visited by those unfamiliar with water currents or unable to swim. Authorities have periodically warned against venturing into streams and rivers, especially during and after the monsoon season when water levels and currents can be deceptively dangerous. The Siddipet drowning adds to a pattern of such tragedies reported across the state in recent years.
Police are expected to submit their investigation report to local authorities, while families of the deceased are yet to receive official compensation announcements from the district administration.
Point of View
A festive occasion, proximity to a water body, and no swimming ability. Telangana's district administrations have repeatedly issued warnings about unsupervised access to streams and rivers, yet signage, barriers, and rescue infrastructure at such spots remain largely absent. Each such tragedy surfaces briefly in the news cycle and then disappears without systemic accountability. Until local bodies treat water-body safety as a governance priority rather than an advisory afterthought, these incidents will keep recurring.
NationPress
11 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the Siddipet drowning incident occur?
The drowning occurred in the Haldhi Vaagu stream near Nacharam in Wargal mandal of Siddipet district, Telangana. The three youths ventured into the stream while returning from a temple visit on Wednesday.
Who are the victims of the Siddipet stream drowning?
The deceased have been identified as Yerragolla Prasanth (27), Vikas (26), and K. Anand Reddy (27), all residents of Narsapur village in Siddipet district. Their bodies were recovered from the stream on Thursday morning.
Why did the youths venture into the stream?
According to police, the three youths entered the Haldhi Vaagu stream while returning from darshan at the Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple at Nacharam. None of them knew how to swim, yet they reportedly waded deep into the water.
What action has the police taken?
Police registered a case and launched an investigation. The bodies were shifted to a government hospital for post-mortem examination. Authorities are treating the incident as an accidental drowning with no foul play suspected.
Were there other accidents reported in Telangana on the same day?
Yes. Three persons were injured when a mango-laden DCM van overturned in Koheda mandal, Siddipet. In Suryapet district, a private bus travelling from Hyderabad to Vijayawada collided with a DCM vehicle at Dwarakunt; some of the 30 passengers on board sustained minor injuries.
