Alappuzha: Two minors drowned in the Kannamangalam Sree Mahadeva Temple pond near Chettikulangara here on Saturday. 

The deceased have been identified as Tushar (15), and Salman (15). Both are Class 10 students of Pathiyoor Government High School.
 
The incident happened around 12:30 pm. The duo was part of the 10-member gang who visited the temple pond to take a bath, which ended in the tragedy. Though locals arrived when friends cried for help their attempt to save the duo turned futile. 

Later, fire and safety personnel arrived at the spot and took them out of the pond with the help of locals. The duo was taken to hospital but was declared dead.