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Two 13‑year‑old boys drown during Ganesh idol immersion in Nagpur
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🗓 16 Sep 2026, 01:30 AM
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Two teenage boys, both aged 13, drowned while taking part in a Ganesh idol immersion ceremony in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Two boys, each 13 years old, lost their lives when they went under water during a Ganesh idol immersion event in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The incident occurred as part of the traditional post‑festival ritual where idols are submerged in a water body.
Local authorities were alerted immediately after the drowning was reported. Rescue teams arrived at the site, but the boys could not be revived.
The tragedy has prompted calls for stricter safety measures during immersion ceremonies, especially in crowded public waterways, to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Local authorities were alerted immediately after the drowning was reported. Rescue teams arrived at the site, but the boys could not be revived.
The tragedy has prompted calls for stricter safety measures during immersion ceremonies, especially in crowded public waterways, to prevent similar accidents in the future.