Two youths drown in river

Two youths drowned in the river Godavari near here in Andhra Pradesh today, police said.

Jakkula Satish (18) and Jakkula Rajasekhar (20) were washed away in the river waters while taking bath this morning at Godavarikhani, nearly 70km from here.

Professional swimmers fished out their bodies in the afternoon, they added.