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BGenerally CredibleWorld🇮🇳India⚠ Coverage gap9/16/2026, 8:00:29 PM
Six Minors Drown During Ganesh Idol Immersion Near Hyderabad

Six Minors Drown During Ganesh Idol Immersion Near Hyderabad

Six boys from a local hostel drowned while participating in a Ganesh idol immersion ceremony at a lake in Pedda Kanjarla village. Two other boys were rescued following the incident.

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A tragic accident occurred near Hyderabad in Pedda Kanjarla village, where six minors lost their lives during a Ganesh idol immersion event. According to local police reports, the victims were part of a group of eight boys residing at a hostel managed by a charitable trust.

While the group was at the lake to immerse the idol, the boys fell into the water. Authorities confirmed that while two of the boys were successfully rescued, the remaining six drowned. The incident has drawn attention to the safety risks associated with water-based religious processions and the supervision of minors during such events. Local officials have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the drowning, specifically looking into the level of adult supervision provided by the charitable trust during the outing. As of now, no further details regarding the specific depth of the lake or the exact sequence of events leading to the fall have been released by the authorities.

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NDTVCenterA

Reported the basic facts of the tragedy without sensationalizing the circumstances.

"fell into the lake"

"fell into the lake"

🔍 What Nobody's Reporting

  • ·Lack of information regarding the age range of the minors.
  • ·No statement from the charitable trust managing the hostel.
  • ·Absence of details on whether safety measures or life guards were present at the lake.

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0 A-rated source(s) among 1 total. Lowest trust: NDTV (B)