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Three friends drown as five go swimming in Jharkhand river
✍️ India Today
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 03:16 PM
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Three of five friends who entered a river in Jharkhand for a swim have died, officials said.
Local police confirmed that three young men lost their lives after a group of five friends entered a river in Jharkhand for a swim. The incident was reported by nearby residents who heard cries for help and immediately alerted authorities.
Rescue teams were dispatched to the spot, but strong currents hampered their efforts. While two of the friends were pulled out safely, the bodies of the three victims were later recovered by divers.
The police have opened an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the drowning and to assess whether any safety measures were lacking at the riverbank. Families of the deceased have been notified and are receiving assistance from local officials.
Rescue teams were dispatched to the spot, but strong currents hampered their efforts. While two of the friends were pulled out safely, the bodies of the three victims were later recovered by divers.
The police have opened an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the drowning and to assess whether any safety measures were lacking at the riverbank. Families of the deceased have been notified and are receiving assistance from local officials.