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Two from Karnataka arrested for alleged attack on Kozhikode beach lifeguards

Police are searching for a third suspect after a group of visitors allegedly assaulted lifeguards on June 3.

Police have arrested two men from Karnataka, Mohammed Rayan and Khaleel Pasha, for allegedly assaulting lifeguards at Kozhikode beach, according to The Hindu.

The incident reportedly occurred on June 3 near the beach's open-air stage. The altercation began after lifeguards warned a group of visitors not to swim past designated safety limits.

Lifeguards stated that the visitors ignored multiple warnings regarding the danger of entering the sea. They then alerted a home guard stationed at the tourism location.

The situation escalated into a confrontation where members of the group allegedly attacked the lifeguards. Authorities are currently searching for a third accused individual identified as Farhan.

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