Villupuram, August 7, 2013: S. Bharathi (27), a resident of Vashistapuram near Thittakudi, fell into the Mailam Murugan temple tank and drowned in the early hours on Tuesday.

Bharathi along with her family members was going to Melmalaiyanur Angalammam Temple. However, they stopped to offer worship at the Mailam temple en route and decided to have a dip in the temple tank.

The slippery steps made Bharathi to lose balance and fall into it. Her younger sister Sivasankari tried in vain to rescue her. On information, the Fire Service and Rescue Department personnel came to the spot and recovered the body. — Special Correspondent

Source: The Hindu, August 7, 2013