Karnataka: Student drowns as friends click selfies

A 17-year-old student drowned in a pond near Karnataka's Kanakapura, while his friends were busy taking group selfies.

The incident took place on Monday when the victim went for trekking with 21 other students, reported ANI.

The deceased has been identified as G. Vishwas, a student of National College in Jayanagar.

The incident came to light when the victim's friend found that he was missing and came across a picture that captured the boy drowning.