Three people washed away in river

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Aug 4 (UNI) Three people were washed away while taking bath in Cauvery river at Grand Anaicut this evening.

Police said the trio-identified as S Raja Mohamad (35), A Syed Sultan (23) and R Velu (20) were hailing from Thuvakudi in Tiruchirapalli district.

The three friends came here on an excursion and were taking bath at the Grand Anaicut when the mishap took place.

Efforts were on to trace the bodies, police added.

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