MUMBAI: A 25-year-old man from Bhiwandi drowned in a swimming pool at a resort in Virar on Wednesday evening after allegedly sustaining head injuries while diving. According to Arnala Sagri police, a group from Nalasopara was at Visava Resort for a day’s picnic when 25-year-old Satyendra Kumar hit his head on the floor of the pool while diving into it, sustaining severe head injuries .

The deceased’s friend Amit Pal told the police that when Satyendra did not rise to the surface of the water, they became worried and called for help. Resort staff pulled Kumar out of the water in an unconscious state. He was rushed to Arnala Mahalaxmi Hospital, which referred him to Sanjeevani Hospital in Virar West, where he died during treatment.

Police said the incident took place around 3.30pm and they have registered an accidental death report (ADR). “Despite signs prohibiting diving, Kumar dove into the shallow pool. We are investigating whether resort staff or lifeguards tried to stop him or not,” said a police officer.

Kumar worked at a factory in Bhiwandi and stayed with his parents in the area.