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Six minors drown in Hyderabad lake during Ganesh immersion ritual
Six boys from a charitable trust hostel fell into a lake near Hyderabad while participating in Ganesh idol immersion ceremonies. The incident occurred at Pedda Kanjarla village, with authorities investigating the circumstances.
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Six minors drowned in a lake near Hyderabad on Tuesday during Ganesh idol immersion celebrations, police confirmed. The boys, residents of a hostel operated by a charitable trust at Pedda Kanjarla village, fell into the water while participating in the immersion ritual.
The incident occurred as the group engaged in the traditional Hindu practice of submerging Ganesh idols in water bodies, marking the conclusion of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The exact circumstances leading to the drowning remain under investigation by local authorities.
Emergency response teams recovered the bodies from the lake. The incident has prompted renewed focus on safety protocols during religious celebrations and public gatherings involving large numbers of devotees.
Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter. Officials have urged organizers of religious events and residential institutions to implement stricter safety measures, particularly when large groups of children participate in water-based rituals.