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Five drown in Tamil Nadu irrigation tank; staff nurse and four girls among victims
A tragic incident in Tiruvannamalai claimed the lives of five persons, including four residents of a government-recognised children's home for girls. The victims also included a staff nurse from the facility.
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Five people, including four girls and a staff nurse, drowned in an irrigation tank in Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. The incident, which occurred at the water body, claimed the lives of residents and personnel associated with a government-recognised home for girls.
The deceased have been identified as the staff nurse and four inmates residing at the children's facility. Details surrounding the circumstances that led to the drowning remained unclear as of the latest reports.
The tragic incident has raised concerns about safety protocols at the institution. Authorities have begun investigations into the matter to determine the exact sequence of events that preceded the drowning.
District officials and child welfare authorities have initiated inquiries into the incident. The bodies were recovered from the irrigation tank, and further details regarding the circumstances are awaited from investigating officials.