Two youths drowned in the Gadhi river at Koproli in Panvel around 11 pm on Monday. Seven to eight people who reside at Commander Society, including the deceased, had gone to the river to immerse Ganesh idols.

While carrying out the ritual, Vikram Jamdar, 19, lost his balance and fell into the river. His cousin Shekhar, 20, jumped into the water to save him but was also swept away.