MALAPPURAM: Two girls who went to bathe at the Kadalundi river at Pandallur in Anakkayam have been drowned. One has been swept away in the river. A search has been intensified for her by the locals and the fire force.

The dead have been identified as Fathima Izrath, daughter of Hussain of Pandallur and Fathima Fida, daughter of Abdurahiman. The bodies have been shifted to Manjeri medical college hospital. The girls are first cousins.

They were on a visit to their relative’s house. One boy was also there along with them. He is stated to be safe.