Thiruvananthapuram: In an unfortunate incident, three pharma students from Bengaluru died after being swept away by strong waves at the Payyambalam beach in Kerala's Kannur.

The incident reportedly took place on Sunday.

According to police sources, the students were part of an eight-member group who had come to Kannur on a leisure trip and ventured into the sea despite warnings about rough conditions.

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Eyewitnesses said the tragedy occurred around 7 a.m. when the group entered the water for a swim.

While some of them remained close to the shore, three students were pulled deeper by powerful undercurrents.

The deceased have been identified as Afnan, Rahanuddeen, and Afras, all hailing from Karnataka and students of

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