8 Pune students on school picnic drown at Diveagar beach; bodies recovered
Eight students from a private coaching class in Pune drowned while swimming at Diveagar beach in Maharashtra. All bodies have been recovered by local authorities.
Why it matters
This tragic event highlights safety concerns regarding school excursions and the need for stricter supervision during water-based activities.
PUNE: As many as eight students from Pune drowned at Diveagar beach in Maharashtra’s Raigad district while on a school picnic, police said.All eight bodies have been recovered, news agency PTI reported.The students were part of a group of 42 from a private coaching class in Alandi, Pune district.Some of the students were from Class 11, while others were from Class 12.Some members of the group went swimming at the beach, , around 170km from…
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