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Karnataka student dies during Ganesh idol immersion ritual
A 20-year-old B.Sc student from Belagavi drowned while participating in a religious ritual to immerse a Ganesh idol in a water tank. The incident occurred as the youth entered the water alongside friends during the traditional ceremony.
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A tragic incident marred Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Belagavi on Tuesday when a university student lost his life during idol immersion rituals. The victim, identified as a 20-year-old pursuing his B.Sc degree, entered a water tank in the company of friends to perform the traditional immersion ceremony.
According to initial reports, the student encountered difficulty while in the water, leading to the fatal outcome. Despite being accompanied by peers, rescue efforts could not prevent the tragedy. The exact circumstances leading to the drowning remain under investigation.
The incident has cast a shadow over the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities in the district. Authorities have registered the death and are examining safety conditions at the immersion site. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about water safety during mass religious gatherings and immersion ceremonies conducted at tanks and water bodies across India.
The student's body was recovered from the tank, and a case has been registered in connection with the death. Family members and community members have called for enhanced safety measures during future religious rituals to prevent similar tragedies.